Economy
Minister calls on World Bank to fast-track Lobito Corridor forest project
Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Gilbert Siame, has urged the World Bank Group to accelerate the design and development of the Lobito ...
Economy
Ecobank Zambia targets SME growth through access to African markets
Ecobank Zambia has unveiled plans to connect Zambian entrepreneurs to opportunities across Africa through tailored financing, trade facilitation and market access. The bank ...
Economy
Revenue authority prioritises tech, smart borders to improve trade efficiency
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it is working to make border operations more efficient, with technology and integrated data expected to play ...
Economy
Procurement authority bans two firms for one year over failure to execute education ministry contract
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Biogenix Limited and Leisely Howards Limited from participating in public procurement for one year each ...
Economy
Zambia among 15 countries selected for Commonwealth Trade Portal pilot
Zambia is among 15 countries selected to participate in the pilot phase of a Commonwealth Trade Portal aimed at expanding trade and investment ...
Economy
Moyo urges greater small-scale farmer participation in coffee production
Agriculture Minister, Moses Moyo, has called for increased participation by small-scale farmers and greater private-sector investment to expand Zambia’s coffee industry and boost ...
Economy
Copper falls below $14,000 per tonne on tech sector concerns
Copper prices have fallen below US$14,000 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange (LME) for the first time since September, extending losses for ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia closes K5 billion business support facility
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has closed its K5 billion Stability and Resilience Facility (SRF), which was introduced to support businesses affected by ...
Economy
IDC, Chinese firm sign $24 million deal to establish cholera vaccine manufacturing plant
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Jijia (Beijing) International Medical Technology have signed a joint venture agreement to develop ZAMVAX Limited, an oral ...
Economy
Zambia Revenue Authority intercepts 119,500 litres of ethanol falsely declared as paraffin
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted three trucks carrying 119,500 litres of ethanol falsely declared as paraffin, averting a potential loss of ...
