Economy
Serbian firms to establish tractor, fertiliser assembly plants in Zambia
Some private sector firms from Serbia are reportedly in the process of setting up tractor and fertiliser assembly plants in Zambia. Newly accredited ...
Economy
EU unveils €200 million investment package to accelerate Zambia’s industrial growth
European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, has announced more than €200 million in Team Europe investments to support Zambia’s industrial growth, skills ...
Economy
‘No cause for alarm,’ Energy Minister, Chikote, says Zambia’s diesel supply to normalise soon following reported shortages
Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has assured the nation that the ongoing diesel shortages are temporary and caused by logistical challenges, not by depleted ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia cuts policy rate to 14.25%, says forex reserves of $5.2 billion able to cover 5 months of imports
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down from 14.5 percent to ...
Economy
Zambian currency stabilizes, recovery prospects remain limited, reports say
The Zambian Kwacha showed signs of stabilization on Monday, ending an eight-day losing streak with little momentum for a significant rebound. Bloomberg data ...
Economy
European Union grants €50 million to revive Zambia railways
The European Union (EU) has granted €50 million to Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) for the rehabilitation of railway tracks and modernisation of signalling ...
Economy
Groups urge government to act on tobacco control amid rise of non-communicable diseases
The Zambia Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (ZANOCODA) has raised concern over government’s perceived inaction on tobacco control as the country faces a growing non-communicable ...
Economy
GIP Zambia injects $5 million into Boxpack to enhance local packaging production capacity
Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Zambia has announced a US$5 million investment in Boxpack Zambia Limited, marking a significant milestone in its mission to ...
Economy
Zambia, European Investment Bank, deepen partnership to boost investment along Lobito corridor
Zambia and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have held high-level discussions to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure investment and trade, with particular focus on ...
Economy
Authorities crack down on unsafe buildings, underage labour in Lusaka
Joint inspections of construction sites and occupied buildings across Lusaka have reportedly uncovered alarming breaches of building and labour regulations — including the ...
