Economy
Zambian govt calls for increased private sector investment in agriculture
The Zambian government is urging increased private sector investment in the agriculture sector to strengthen food security and drive national growth. Ministry of ...
Economy
BoZ may hold policy rate at 14% as inflation remains unchanged in January, say analysts
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is likely to maintain its benchmark lending rate at an eight-year high of 14.00 percent as it announces ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia unveils new banknotes, K5 to transition to coin form in 2025
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has unveiled a new series of banknotes, ranging from K500 down to K10, with the K5 denomination set ...
Economy
FRA sued for K4 million over alleged breach of maize contract
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is facing legal action after Imaber General Trading Limited sued it in the Lusaka High Court, seeking over ...
Economy
Trade enthusiast, Simumba, calls for tax reforms, infrastructure improvements to boost Zambia’s manufacturing sector
Trade enthusiast, Trevor Simumba, has called on the Zambian government to relax regulations in the manufacturing sector and introduce incentives, such as a ...
Economy
ZANACO optimistic about Zambia’s copper production target, invests to support growth, says Saasa
ZANACO Bank has expressed confidence that Zambia can achieve its goal of producing one million tonnes of copper by the end of this ...
Economy
Gold surges to new peak as fears of trade war drive demand
Gold prices surged to a new all-time high before paring some gains, as trade-war concerns fueled safe-haven demand and signs of short-term market ...
Economy
Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, 14 others expected as Zambia hosts 51st ARLAC governing council meeting in Lusaka
Labour and Social Security Minister, Brenda Tambatamba, has announced that Zambia will host the 51st African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council ...
Economy
In Paris, AfDB presidential candidate, Maimbo, pledges to tackle Africa’s key issues, prioritise job creation
Aspiring African Development Bank (AfDB) president, Dr. Samuel Maimbo, has outlined a bold vision to position the Bank as the leading institution for ...
Economy
Govt commissions, connects €8 million solar plant in Kazungula district to ensure more reliable water supply
Government has commissioned and connected a €8 million 220kW Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Plant in Kazungula District, Southern Province, to the national grid under ...
