Economy
Zambian farmers advise Food Reserve Agency against setting unviable prices for maize, as sales season kicks off
The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has called on the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to urgently announce a cost-reflective maize floor price for ...
Economy
Mozambique, Zambia mull Beira-Ndola fuel pipeline, may commit $1.5 billion to project execution
Mozambique and Zambia are set to sign a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a US$1.5 billion (€1.3 billion) fuel pipeline, Mozambican ...
Economy
Gemfields to resume full emerald production at Kagem Mine after suspending operations in January
Gemfields Group has reportedly announced plans to soon restart full-scale emerald production at its Kagem Mine in Zambia, after halting full mining operations ...
Economy
Tobacco production may hit 80 million kilogrammes in 2025, up from 44 million in 2024, says Zambia’s agric minister, Phiri
Zambia’s tobacco production is projected to reach 80 million kilogrammes in 2025, nearly doubling the 44 million kilogrammes recorded in 2024, according to ...
Economy
Huge indictment on govt, as U.S. cuts $50 million in medical aid to Zambia over alleged widespread theft of donated drugs
The United States government has announced a US$50 million (approximately K1.4 billion) cut in annual medical aid to Zambia, citing the Zambian government’s ...
Economy
Super Soft Point suspended one year from public procurement over alleged fake NAPSA certificate
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Super Soft Point General Dealers Limited from participating in public procurement for one year for ...
Economy
Zambia, Zimbabwe pledge to deepen institutional collaboration to protect consumers, boost trade
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and Zimbabwe’s Department of Quality Assurance and Trade Measures have pledged to deepen institutional collaboration to enhance ...
Economy
Gabonese President Honours Tony Elumelu for Championing African Development.
The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the ...
Economy
Policy centre warns ZESCO’s monopoly could undermine Zambia’s national energy strategy
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has raised concerns that Zambia’s National Energy Compact could be jeopardized if ZESCO continues to ...
Economy
Hope rises for improved electricity supply in Luapula Province as Mabumba solar power plant nears completion
Construction of the 50-megawatt Mabumba Solar Power Plant in Mansa District is progressing steadily, with authorities projecting that the facility will ease load-shedding ...
