Economy
Zambia private sector urged to take ownership of local content strategy
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has urged private sector companies to fully embrace the country’s Local Content Strategy, emphasizing that ...
Economy
Emerging markets bond sales hit 16-year low
Bond issuance across emerging markets dropped sharply in March, hitting its lowest level for the month since the global financial crisis. Data from ...
Economy
UNDP, Stanchart renew MoU to boost youth employment, green economic growth
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) in Zambia on Wednesday renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen ...
Economy
Afreximbank underwrites $2.5 billion syndicated loan for Dangote refinery
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) said on Tuesday it has underwritten US$2.5 billion of a US$4 billion senior syndicated term loan for Dangote Petroleum ...
Economy
Gulf Crisis: Commuters, businesses to pay higher for petrol, diesel in April as prices soar in Zambia
Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) on Tuesday raised fuel pump prices for April after international oil prices surged sharply due to heightened geopolitical ...
Economy
Govt targets 10 million metric tonnes of maize production by 2031
Government has set an ambitious target to produce 10 million metric tonnes of maize annually by 2031, with Agriculture Minister Reuben Phiri emphasising ...
Economy
Indo Zambia Bank reports profit after tax of K932.8 million, declares K160 million dividend
Indo Zambia Bank (IZB) has reported a profit before tax of K1.35 billion for the 2025 financial year, up from K1.04 billion in ...
Economy
FNB Zambia reaffirms commitment to empowering women
First National Bank (FNB) Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion. Chief Executive Officer, Kapumpe Chola, highlighted ...
Economy
Afreximbank closes $2 billion dual-tranche syndicated loan facility
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has closed a three-year dual-tranche syndicated term loan facility totaling US$2 billion equivalent, the lender said on Monday. The ...
Economy
CSOs reiterate concerns over proposed $1 billion US health aid, say deal could undermine Zambia
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has cautioned that the proposed US$1 billion United States health aid agreement could undermine Zambia’s interests ...
