Economy
Kwacha weakens for fourth straight trading session
The Zambian Kwacha continued its losing streak against the United States (US) dollar, drifting further away from the K19 per dollar mark as ...
Economy
Govt urges stronger focus on delivery of development programmes, amid global shocks
Government has called for intensified implementation of development programmes as Zambia transitions from the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) to the Ninth National ...
Economy
CSPR flags budget gaps in 2026 supplementary estimates, calls for greater transparency
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has urged the Government to strengthen the country’s budget credibility, transparency and accountability after reviewing the ...
Economy
Govt praises Ecobank Zambia for restoring hope, dignity of patients in North Western Province
Government has applauded Ecobank Zambia for its support in conducting over 200 surgical operations valued at close to K1 million at Solwezi General ...
Economy
CCPC warns against roofing sheet scams, urges due diligence as rogue traders exploit consumers
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has raised serious concern with the growing infestation of the roofing sheets subsector by unscrupulous traders ...
Economy
Zambia opens tobacco market season, targets 80 million kilograms in 2026
Government and industry players have called for transparency, sustainability and stronger regional cooperation as Zambia officially launched the 2025/2026 tobacco marketing season at ...
Economy
Govt calls for public input on 2027 budget, urges stronger domestic revenue mobilisation
Government has emphasized that strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation remained critical to sustaining macroeconomic stability, financing public services, supporting infrastructure development, and creating fiscal ...
Economy
Zambia, Germany hold bilateral talks to strengthen economic cooperation
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has joined a high-level Government delegation in Germany for bilateral negotiations aimed at strengthening development cooperation between Zambia ...
Economy
EU claims Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund created 3,000 jobs, paid €40M to small-scale farmers
The European Union (EU) has claimed that through its Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund, more than 3,000 jobs had been created and over €40 ...
Economy
EIRS to scale up operations in Zambia, Malawi, amid rising demand for risk advisory services
EIRS has announced plans to significantly scale its operations in Zambia and Malawi, with plans to substantially grow its combined team within the ...
