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Firm commissions advanced fertiliser plant to support climate-smart agriculture in Zambia

Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) has commissioned a new fertiliser blending and granulating plant aimed at supporting climate-resilient agriculture and improving fertiliser supply ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 8, 20250

Economy

Zambian eurobond reportedly slumps as IMF flags weaker debt-carrying capacity

Zambian Eurobonds, particularly the 2053 maturity, saw a sharp decline on Wednesday following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest review, which flagged the ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 8, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia expands gold purchase programme to small-scale miners, renews Kansanshi deal

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced plans to expand its domestic gold purchase programme to include artisanal and small-scale miners, in a ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 8, 20250

Economy

ZRA intensifies national campaign to make Smart Invoicing mandatory for all filling stations

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intensified a nationwide campaign to onboard all fuel service stations onto its Smart Invoicing platform, making the ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20250

Economy

Zambia pledges stronger role in UN landlocked nations group, eyes transport hub status

Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to the United Nations Group of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), highlighting the country’s ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20250

International

Sudan accuses UAE of deploying Colombian mercenaries to back Rapid Support Forces in civil war

Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of sending Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces against the military in ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio projected to fall below 100% for first time in over seven years — IMF

Zambia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to decline to 91.1 percent by December 2025, marking the first time in more than seven years ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20250

Economy

ZAFFICO to launch new timber offerings in Q4, eyes regional market expansion

The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) has announced plans to introduce kiln-dried premium timber to its product range in the fourth ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20250

Economy

Zambia eyes $145 million in IMF programme extension amid rising domestic debt

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has revealed that Zambia was seeking an additional US$145 million by extending its support programme with ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20250

Economy

Govt suspends copper export tax as smelter glitches stall output

The Zambian government has temporarily suspended the 10 percent export tax on copper concentrates for three months, in a move aimed at easing ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20250

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