Economy
Zambia Environmental Management Agency reportedly approves $3.3 billion worth of projects
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) Board of Directors has reportedly approved 203 proposed development projects valued at US$3.3 billion during its first ...
Economy
Zambia Tourism Agency, Airtel partner to boost tourism using anonymised telecom data
The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airtel Networks Zambia to enhance tourism planning and development ...
Economy
Copper prices hit five-month high as Kwacha weakens
Copper prices surged to a five-month high on Monday, buoyed by China’s new economic stimulus plan and a weakening United States (US) dollar. ...
Economy
Copperbelt Energy’s $200 million green bond reportedly draws strong investor interest
Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC’s (CEC) US$200 million Green Bond has reportedly attracted strong interest from both local and international investors, earning the title ...
Economy
Govt expands support for artisanal, small-scale miners, grants 680 mining rights in 2024
The Zambian government has reported significant progress in supporting artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), granting 680 new mining rights in 2024. Minister of ...
Economy
Zambian govt claims 90 percent of $13.34 billion debts restructured
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has claimed that the Zambian government has restructured 90 percent of its US$13.34 billion debt. Musokotwane ...
Economy
Africa on the verge of solar boom as Zambia doubles capacity —Report
Africa’s solar power sector is on the brink of significant expansion, with solar installations expected to reach 23 gigawatts (GW) by 2028, according ...
Economy
Algeria races against time to deliver IATF2025, as minister Boukhari acknowledges gaps in preparations
With only six months remaining, Algeria faces mounting pressure to finalise preparations for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s largest trade and ...
Economy
Govt assembles team to fix technical glitches on Zambia integrated mining information system
The government has set up a troubleshooting team to resolve technical challenges affecting the recently launched Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), which ...
Economy
‘Think before you follow,’ Regulators warn against investment scams
Amid a surge in financial scams, the 2025 Financial Literacy Week has kicked off with a strong focus on educating individuals on scam ...
