Economy
Report says Kwacha third weakest in basket of 23 African currencies as Middle East tensions shake global markets
The Zambian Kwacha has come under renewed pressure in March, mirroring a broader decline across African currencies as escalating tensions in the Middle ...
Economy
Zambia, Chinese firm sign rural revitalisation model agreement
Zambia and the Chinese African Origins Consortium have signed an agreement aimed at strengthening China–Africa cooperation and developing a sustainable rural revitalisation model ...
Economy
UBA, British International Investment partner to boost trade finance access across Africa
United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited and British International Investment (BII) PLC have signed a letter of intent to explore collaboration opportunities in ...
Economy
Africa’s trade infrastructure, business confidence on the rise, says Standard Bank Report
Trade-enabling infrastructure across Africa is showing marked improvement, with business confidence and macroeconomic stability strengthening across the continent, according to Issue 5 of ...
Economy
Zambian manufacturers list conditions for successful 24-hour economy
The success of Zambia’s 24-hour economy policy will hinge on addressing key structural challenges, particularly energy reliability, the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and ...
Economy
Zambia youth groups urge Parliament to pass Tobacco Control Bill despite industry pushback
Youth organisations in Zambia on Wednesday urged Parliament to ignore calls from the tobacco industry to withdraw the Tobacco Control Bill and instead ...
Economy
Hichilema set to commission Nakonde One-Stop Border Post during Muchinga visit
President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to commission the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) during his scheduled visit to Muchinga Province. Muchinga Province ...
Economy
ZCCM-IH, planetGold Zambia seal pact to advance mercury-free gold mining, fair markets
ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and planetGold Zambia Limited have entered into an agreement aimed at promoting mercury-free mining, fair markets and improved livelihoods ...
Economy
Persistent ZRA system glitches disrupt business operations despite assurances
Businesses across Zambia continue to face operational challenges following ongoing system glitches on the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) platform, raising concerns about the ...
Economy
Kwacha steady but vulnerable as tight liquidity and oil market swings shape outlook
The Zambian Kwacha closed largely unchanged against the United States dollar in the latest trading session, holding just above the 19.500 level, according ...
