Economy
Stanbic Bank projects Zambia’s economy to grow by 5.8% in 2025, celebrates SMEs banking award
Stanbic Bank says Zambia’s economic growth is projected to accelerate to 5.8 percent, largely driven by expansions in agriculture, construction, mining, wholesale and ...
Economy
First Capital Bank Zambia wins best corporate banking app award, promises more innovations
First Capital Bank Zambia has been awarded Best Corporate Banking App Zambia 2025 by the Global Banking and Finance Review, in recognition of ...
Economy
Govt claims over 1,100 farmers have benefited from Zambia’s mechanization programme
The government has claimed that about 1,167 farmers have accessed mechanization services, reportedly marking a significant step in enhancing agricultural productivity and moving ...
Economy
Multilateral development banks urged to scale up financing for Africa’s growth at Economic Commission for Africa conference
African multilateral development banks (MDBs) must expand their financial capacity and align with the continent’s economic transformation agenda to bridge persistent funding gaps, ...
Economy
CEJ urges improved governance in Zambia’s critical mineral extraction, land use
Maggie Mwape, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), has called for enhanced governance in Zambia’s critical mineral extraction and land ...
Economy
Revenue authority intercepts smuggled alcohol, cooking oil; reportedly blocks revenue loss of about K3.1 million
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted a truck in Kafue carrying 3,660 cases of smuggled alcoholic beverages, valued at an estimated revenue ...
Economy
ABSA group reviews South Africa retail operations to reinforce competitive edge, strengthen market position
Absa Group, the parent company of Absa Bank Zambia, has reportedly announced a review of its retail operations in South Africa, with the ...
Economy
Govt reiterates commitment to transparent, efficient procurement practices
Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, says government remains committed to ensuring that procurement practices are aligned with principles of transparency, efficiency and ...
Economy
Harvest Group’s Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi wins Outstanding Women in Trade Award at Africa trade conference in South Africa
The Group Managing Director of Harvest Group of Companies Limited, The Very Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, has been honoured with the Outstanding Women in ...
Economy
Belgium’s ESM 1 secures deal with ZESCO for floating solar power plants in Zambia
A Belgium consortium, Energy Supply Management One Limited (ESM 1), has reportedly finalised negotiations with ZESCO Limited to invest in several floating solar ...
