Economy
Tax Appeals Tribunal seeks reforms to clear case backlog
Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) Chairperson, Diana Bunting, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen Zambia’s tax dispute resolution system, including the appointment of ...
Economy
ZDA claims rising investor confidence, as US$97billion investment licences reportedly issued since 2021
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has reportedly issued 2,338 investment licences worth US$97 billion between 2021 and June 2026, surpassing the US$70 billion ...
Economy
ZANACO, WEAC partner to strengthen women-led businesses
Zanaco bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Women Entrepreneurship Access Centre (WEAC) aimed at improving access to finance, ...
Economy
AfDB warns super El Niño could cost Africa up to US$20 billion
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that a projected “super” El Niño could inflict economic losses of between US$10 billion and US$20 ...
Economy
Govt pushes for stable tax regime ahead of 2027 budget, says manufacturing key to growth
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has called for a shift from annual tax adjustments to a stable and predictable tax regime ...
Economy
Govt agencies sign agreement to prosecute suppliers of substandard products
The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) have entered into an agreement to, among other things, explore the possibility ...
Economy
UNESCO World Heritage Committee adopts amended decision on Victoria Falls
The 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has unanimously adopted the amended decision on the State of Conservation of the Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria ...
Economy
Zambia, Tanzania agree to strengthen fisheries, livestock cooperation
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has reiterated Zambia’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation as a key driver of sustainable fisheries and livestock ...
Economy
Food Reserve Agency sets K347 floor price for maize as 2026 crop buying begins
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has finally set the floor price for white maize at K347 per 50-kilogramme bag for the 2026 crop ...
Economy
Illicit trade threatens 70% of alcohol market, undermines manufacturing growth —Zambian Manufacturers
Illicit trade now accounts for an estimated 70 percent of Zambia’s alcohol market and 23.8percent of the tobacco market, the Zambia Association of ...
