Economy
Zambian government moves to address security challenges facing truck drivers in DRC
The Zambian government has highlighted several security challenges faced by truck drivers transporting goods to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including incidents ...
Economy
Ex–Kasenengwa MP, Banda, calls for tougher environmental laws after Sino Metals acid spill
Former Kasenengwa lawmaker, Sensio Banda, has called for amendments to Zambia’s environmental laws to ensure mining companies face severe penalties for environmental damage. ...
Economy
Energy experts from Japan arrive Zambia to explore investment opportunities
A team of experts from Toyota Motors Corporation in Japan has arrived in Zambia to explore potential investments in the country’s energy sector, ...
Economy
Implementation of sustained strategies can boost Zambia’s economy — Chibuye
Zambia’s economy can potentially quickly rebound if government executed various strategies over a sustained period, according to Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner, Andrew ...
Economy
Copper prices hit two-week low amid US tariff concerns
Copper prices fell to a two-week low on Friday, driven by concerns that proposed US tariffs could trigger retaliatory actions and potentially ignite ...
Economy
False alarm! No copper, gold in Lusaka’s Chunga Compound, says Mines Minister, Kabuswe
An investigation conducted by the Geological Survey Department at Lusaka’s Chunga Compound area has revealed that mineral available in the area is primarily ...
Economy
ZCSA claims K610,650 worth of non-compliant electrical products withdrawn from market to safeguard consumers
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has restricted and withdrawn 5,909 non-compliant electrical products worth K610,650.50 from the market to safeguard consumers and ...
Economy
Group backs new banknotes, says move will strengthen Kwacha’s resilience, support long term economic stability
The Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has endorsed the introduction of K500 and K200 banknotes, stating that their well-managed rollout can reinforce ...
Economy
Energy Regulation Board maintains fuel prices for March, 2025
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has decided to maintain fuel pump prices for March 2025, following a negligible rise in global oil prices ...
Economy
Report says Zambia, other copper producers to gain as global supply deficit projected to hit 30% by 2035
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected a 30 percent global copper supply deficit by 2035, a trend expected to push prices higher ...













