Economy
Reports say Zambia, Zimbabwe reviving plans for $5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project
Zambia and Zimbabwe are reportedly considering stepping up efforts to attract investment for the US$5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project by reviving a ...
Economy
AfDB reportedly backs Zambeef’s expansion programme with $32 million credit guarantee
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reportedly approved a Zambian Kwacha-denominated risk-sharing credit guarantee worth US$32 million to support Zambeef Products Plc’s ...
Economy
Zambia to host inaugural AfCFTA digital trade, services forum in Lusaka
The government has announced that Zambia will host the inaugural African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Digital Trade and Services Forum, set to ...
Economy
Copper prices edge higher amid rumours of US-China potential talks over trade tariffs
Copper prices edged higher on Thursday, marking modest weekly gains, as prospects of potential tariff talks between the United States and top consumer ...
Economy
Divergent views greet reduction in pump price of fuel, as economists, transporters weigh in
The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called on businesses to reduce commodity prices in response to the recent fuel pump price reduction ...
Economy
Zambia invites Japanese private sector players to explore country’s investment opportunities
The Zambian government has invited Japanese private sector players to tap into the country’s broad investment potential in tourism, energy, mining, infrastructure, and ...
Economy
ZESCO reports K1.5 million loss from vandalism, theft
ZESCO has reported losses amounting to K1,566,815.87 due to vandalism and theft, representing a 26 percent reduction from the previous figure of K2,126,176.15. ...
Economy
Youths must drive Zambia’s agroecology agenda —Mutinta
The Zambian Parliamentary Caucus on Environment and Climate Change has called for youth-driven policy solutions and the active involvement of young people in ...
Economy
Govt denies alleged rumours of IMF-imposed loan restrictions, restates commitment to transparency
The Zambian government has dismissed as false reports circulating online that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has instructed it to stop contracting new ...
Economy
ERB slashes fuel pump prices for May 2025, says international oil prices down, value of Kwacha up
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in fuel pump prices for the month of May 2025, citing a decline in ...
