Bumba Mulenga | Zambia Monitor

Economy

Progress is real, but risks remain, says IMF on Zambia’s economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Zambia has made notable progress in restoring macroeconomic stability and strengthening public institutions but cautions that the ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20260

Economy

Strong foreign exchange inflows lift Kwacha, outlook remains positive —ABSA Bank report

Market dynamics suggest that the Zambian Kwacha is likely to maintain relative stability against major currencies as government continues implementing strategic economic reforms. ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20260

International

Niger: Unexplained gunfire near Niamey airport raises security concerns

A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions broke out early Thursday near Niger’s main international airport in the capital, Niamey, before subsiding within ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 29, 20260

Economy

FNB Zambia closes K1 billion Food Reserve Agency facility to support farmer payments

First National Bank (FNB) Zambia has arranged and closed a K1 billion working capital facility for the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to support ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 29, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s 2053 bonds slide after IMF downgrades economic outlook, biggest decline since August

Zambia’s dollar-denominated bonds maturing in 2053 fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping by more than 2.0 percent to just below US$72, marking their biggest ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 29, 20260

Economy

Haabazoka charges govt to maintain sustainable debt levels, redirect resources for economic recovery

Economist Lubinda Haabazoka has described the completion of Zambia’s IMF Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme as a significant milestone in the nation’s economic ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20260

Economy

UNZA vows to drive Zambia’s energy transition through cutting-edge research, innovation

The University of Zambia (UNZA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the nation’s energy transition through cutting-edge research, innovation, and human capital development. ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20260

Economy

Sub-Saharan Africa sees declining investment over 25 years, World Bank report shows

Frontier markets, once widely regarded as incubators for the next wave of global economic powerhouses, have largely fallen short of expectations over the ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20260

Economy

Zambia completes final IMF extended credit facility review, unlocks final disbursement of $190 million

The Zambian government has completed the sixth and final review under the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-supported 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, following ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20260

Economy

Zambia Metrology Agency flags bread for corrective action amid rising consumer complaints

Bread has come under scrutiny from the Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) following a surge in complaints over underweight loaves and unclear labelling, prompting ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 27, 20260

Posts navigation

Top Stories