Economy
Zambia’s refined copper exports climb 4.9% in December, as non-traditional exports record 0.4% rise
Acting Statistician General, Sheila Mudenda, says Zambia recorded mixed export performance in December 2025, with both traditional and non-traditional exports posting modest gains ...
Economy
ERB marks down pump prices: petrol, diesel to sell at K28.98 and K24.50
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a downward adjustment in fuel pump prices, citing reduced international oil prices and a stronger Kwacha. ...
Economy
Zambia eyes climate financing as Congo Basin Blue Fund talks hold in Nairobi
Zambia has entered a critical phase in regional climate diplomacy with its participation in high-level technical talks in Nairobi, where African states are ...
Economy
China’s Hunan Province targets Zambian market, explores partnerships in energy, tourism sectors
China’s Hunan Provincial Development and Reform Commission says it has identified strong business potential in Zambia, particularly in the mining and tourism sectors. ...
Economy
Zambia set to lead continental push for energy, infrastructure investment
Zambia is expected to showcase its energy and infrastructure investment opportunities at the First Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum (CEIIF), scheduled for ...
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 ...
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. ...
Economy
Era of prolonged load-shedding over, govt assures at ground-breaking event of solar power project in Munali
Government has assured the nation that Zambia will not return to the era of prolonged load-shedding, citing increased investment in alternative energy sources ...
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 ...
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 ...
