Economy
Tanzania, Zambian firms in talks over landmark electricity export deal
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) and Zambia’s Kanona Power Limited are reportedly in discussions over a groundbreaking electricity trade agreement that could ...
Economy
UBA Zambia reaffirms commitment to SMEs as 89 local entrepreneurs win US$5,000 TEF grants
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Zambia proudly announces that 89 Zambian entrepreneurs have been selected as part of the 11th cohort of the ...
Economy
Metal prices in London edge higher, tracking some weakness in the dollar, Access Bank reports
Industrial metals rose as traders evaluated the implications of President Donald Trump’s upcoming “reciprocal tariffs,” set for announcement on April 2, which are ...
Economy
Zambian, Botswana initiate talks on construction of electricity interconnector
The government of Zambia has reportedly commenced talks with Botswana regarding the construction of electricity interconnector. This came after it had signed a ...
Economy
Africa-Caribbean trade reportedly set for boost with Afreximbank’s $180 million Barbados project
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reportedly commenced the development of a US$180 million Africa Trade Centre in Barbados, aimed at strengthening trade ...
Economy
ECA Report: AfCFTA could boost intra-African trade by 45%
Africa stands at a critical juncture in its development, with significant potential driven by a youthful population, abundant natural resources, and expanding consumer ...
Economy
Former lawmaker, Banda, blames Zambia’s economic challenges on govt’s energy policies
Former Kasenengwa Constituency lawmaker, Sensio Banda, has attributed the economic challenges facing the country to the energy policies being implemented by the government. ...
Economy
Zambia reaffirms commitment to activating bilateral national commission with Botswana
The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to operationalising the Bilateral National Commission signed with Botswana in March 2024. Zambia’s High Commissioner to ...
Economy
Stakeholders push for sustainable energy solutions at mining conference in Kitwe
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) government relations superintendent, Winnie Kakunta, says there is need for sustainable energy solutions to support Zambia’s growing mining sector. ...
Economy
Africa must take charge of its economic destiny —Economic Commission for Africa chief, Gatete
The 57th session of the Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has ended with ...
