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Mauritius reforms offer blueprint for Zambia, says business review agency

The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) says reforms implemented in Mauritius provide valuable lessons for Zambia as it works to enhance its business ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 5, 20250

Economy

EV growth in Zambia surges 334% after duty removal, study reveals

The Zambian Electric Mobility Innovation Alliance (ZEMIA) has reported a 334 percent rise in electric vehicle (EV) uptake since government scrapped customs duty ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Southern Africa reportedly leads intra-African trade, despite housing 22% of continent’s population

Southern Africa, led by South Africa, has reportedly emerged as the dominant force in intra-African trade, recording US$58.1 billion in exchanges—nearly 30 percent ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Fears mount over products scarcity as Nigeria’s Dangote refinery gasoline unit risks shut down for 2-3 months

The gasoline unit at Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery may be shut for 2-3 months for repairs, industry monitor IIR Energy told clients ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Policy centre warns mining tax exemptions could erode Zambia’s revenue base

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has warned that recent tax concessions in the mining sector threaten Zambia’s ability to mobilise ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Gold hits record $3,530 driven by speculated cuts in U.S interest rates

Gold prices soared to a new record on Tuesday, buoyed by mounting expectations of US interest rate cuts and uncertainty over the Federal ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Zambia launches U.S. roadshow to boost trade, foreign direct investment

The Government of Zambia, in partnership with the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Zambian Embassy in Washington, will lead a high-level investment ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Zambia, DRC poised to benefit from $46 trillion global EV market

The global electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to grow from US$8.8 trillion in 2025 to US$46 trillion by 2050, presenting significant opportunities ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 3, 20250

Economy

ZIM, UK’s CIM partner to boost professional marketing development in Zambia

The Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) of the United Kingdom, ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 3, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia clarifies currency rules, grants exemptions to industries heavily reliant on forex settlements

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has clarified which transactions remain exempt under the newly introduced Currency Regulations, offering relief and certainty to industries ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 3, 20250

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