Economy
Zambia moves to open AfCFTA opportunities for women, youth
Zambia has begun the process of domesticating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade, with the ...
Economy
Yango pushes pan-African dreams, empowers talents from six countries to build locally-rooted tech solutions
Yango Group has concluded the Pan-African Yango Fellowship 2026 programme with a two-day Graduation programme and Pitch Day in Abidjan, bringing together 24 ...
Economy
KCM smelter resumes operations after 106-day shutdown
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has resumed operations at its Nchanga copper smelter in Chingola following a 106-day shutdown for a US$40 million rehabilitation ...
Economy
European envoys review demonstration of climate-smart practices, forest conservation in Zambia’s Katete
European diplomats have visited farmers and community groups in Zambia’s eastern Katete district to see how climate-smart agriculture and sustainable forest management are ...
Economy
Afreximbank signs US$500m facility with ATDC to boost African trade
A US$500 million credit facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will enable Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) to expand the sourcing, ...
Economy
Kwacha ends nine-day losing streak, as pressure on South African rand eases
The Zambian Kwacha halted its nine-day losing streak on Friday, gaining 0.21% against the U.S. dollar to close just below K19.75 per dollar, ...
Economy
ZRA urges taxpayers to conduct tax health checks during 100% waiver window
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has urged businesses and other eligible taxpayers to conduct comprehensive tax health checks on their historical tax affairs ...
Economy
Lusaka Stock Exchange to launch first gold exchange-traded fund
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says it is set to launch its first-ever exchange-traded fund (ETF) before the end of October, giving Zambian ...
Economy
Zambia, other Southern Africa countries see new trade opportunities as AGOA extends to 2028
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to December 2028 will provide greater ...
Economy
Govt responds to reported outbreak of livestock diseases with anthrax vaccines
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock says it has dispatched 600,000 doses of anthrax vaccine for mass vaccination campaigns in selected districts as ...
