Economy
Mid-term evaluation under Eight National Development Plan shows progress but …
Though findings of the 8th National Development Plan (8NDP) Mid-Term Evaluation by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning has highlighted that Zambia ...
Economy
Access Bank wins Africa award for support to women entrepreneurs
Access Bank says it has been named Best SME Bank for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026, ...
Economy
$49.9 million project targets rural jobs, financial inclusion
Government says it has launched a seven-year US$49.9 million Financial Inclusion for Resilience and Innovation Project (FIRIP) aimed at expanding access to finance, ...
Economy
Zambia’s tax-to-GDP reportedly hits record 22.1 percent
Zambia’s tax-to-GDP ratio has reportedly climbed to a record 22.1 percent, reflecting stronger domestic revenue mobilisation as government moves to reduce its dependence ...
Economy
Farmers lament failure of Food Reserve Agency to announce buying prices of maize, rice
The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has criticised the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) for failing to announce maize and paddy rice buying prices ...
Economy
Zambian govt, Japan, other partners set to launch e-waste project for youth empowerment
The International Labour Organization, in partnership with the government, with funding from the Government of Japan, are set to launch a project aimed ...
Economy
Reason maize purchases delayed — Food Reserve Agency
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has announced that it was fully prepared to commence the 2026 crop marketing programme but will delay maize ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia treasury bill auction reportedly oversubscribed by 54 percent
The Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) latest treasury bill auction was reportedly oversubscribed by 54 percent, reflecting strong investor appetite for government securities despite ...
Economy
Climate shocks threaten women’s rights in Zambia, civil society group warns
The intersection of climate change and gender-based violence is deepening vulnerabilities for women and girls in Zambia, with droughts and floods increasingly undermining ...
Economy
Govt tasks institute to drive livestock trade through innovation, skilled workforce
Government has challenged the Zambia Institute of Animal Health (ZIAH) to strengthen innovation, expand strategic partnerships and produce a skilled workforce capable of ...
