Economy
NHCC laments damage to Ngombe Ilede heritage site by local authority
The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) has expressed grave displeasure over the wanton encroachment and disturbance caused at the historic Ngombe Ilede Heritage ...
Economy
Fishing ban on Lake Tanganyika lifted, as Ministry reviews closure programme
Government has announced that it would lift the annual fishing ban on Lake Tanganyika effective June 25, 2026, to allow the second round ...
Economy
ZRA claims over K21.6 million recovered from Luanshya-based company
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has recovered over K21.6 million in revenue following the conviction of Amfube Investment Limited for tax ...
Economy
Lusaka economic zone claims fresh investments worth $100m approved
The Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone (LS-MFEZ) has approved new investments worth US$100 million in the first six months of 2026, with the ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia clears FNB takeover of StanChart retail business
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has approved the transfer of Standard Chartered Zambia’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to First National Bank ...
Economy
Afreximbank signs $500 million loan facility with Tunisia to support imports, liquidity
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a US$500 million term loan facility with Tunisia’s central bank on behalf of the finance ministry ...
Economy
World Bank flags rising risks to global food prices in 2026
Global food commodity markets entered 2026 on relatively stable ground, but the World Bank has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions and worsening weather ...
Economy
Global copper market set to rumble as world anticipates Trump tariff decision
The global copper market is bracing for a crucial decision by United States President, Donald Trump, on whether to impose tariffs on refined ...
Economy
AUC calls for urgent investment in climate infrastructure as Africa loses $100 billion annually to climate shocks
The African Union Commission (AUC) has called on member states and development partners to support strategic investment in modern hydrometeorological infrastructure, regional collaboration, ...
Economy
Diaspora key to Zambia’s tax and investment drive —High Commissioner
Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Macenje Mazoka, has called for stronger engagement between the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and the diaspora, ...
