Economy
ZAM president, Saga, harps on value addition in mining industry to boost govt revenue
The President of the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM), Ashu Saga, has urged the creation of deliberate platforms to strengthen the capacity of ...
Economy
Zambian mine contractors decry alleged marginalisation of local suppliers
The Mine Suppliers Association has raised concerns over the continued sidelining of local suppliers and contractors by mining companies operating in the country. ...
Economy
Government calls for defined priorities ahead of COP30
The government has called on stakeholders to define Zambia’s priorities ahead of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for 10–21 November ...
Economy
Scam! Agriculture Ministry warns public against purported advert promising grant to small businesses
The Ministry of Agriculture has distanced itself from an advert circulating on social media titled “Expression of Interest for the Agriculture Small and ...
Economy
Copper prices hit three-week high, as Kwacha extends losing streak, weakening in 12th consecutive session
Copper prices climbed to a three-week high on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Wednesday, briefly reaching US$9,481.50 per metric tonnes before settling ...
Economy
IMF pledges support, cuts growth outlook as Africa faces trade war fallout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged to support African nations hit by external shocks from global trade tensions, citing slower-than-expected growth across ...
Economy
COMESA warns of trade turmoil as U.S. tariffs threaten eight member states including Zambia
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat has raised the alarm over serious trade disruptions set to affect eight of ...
Economy
LuSE turnover surges to K22.15 million amid rebound in trading activity
Equity trading on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) rebounded strongly last week, with turnover jumping to K22.15 million—up from K2.03 million the previous ...
Economy
Zambia ranks among Africa’s top 10 in coal reserves, posts 994.9 million cubic meters in 2025
Zambia has emerged as one of Africa’s top 10 countries with the largest coal reserves in 2025, holding an estimated 944.9 million cubic ...
Economy
Minister Kabuswe, Stanbic CEO canvass innovation as key to sustainable mining growth in Zambia
Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, has reaffirmed Zambian government’s commitment to responsible and innovative mining, emphasizing that mining operations should ...
