Economy
Bata expands retail footprints in Zambia
Bata Zambia has reportedly expanded its footprint in the country with the opening of its 64th retail outlet and plans to open more ...
Economy
Vedanta considers U.S. listing for Konkola Copper Mines to raise $1 billion for expansion
Vedanta Resources is considering listing its Zambian subsidiary, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), in the United States as part of efforts to raise approximately ...
Economy
ZESCO warns scrap dealers risk 25 years imprisonment if indicted for vandalism, theft
ZESCO has issued a stern warning to illegal scrap metal dealers, cautioning that they face up to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour ...
Economy
IMF reiterates support for Zambia’s home-grown economic reform programme
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Zambian government’s implementation of the country’s home-grown economic reform programme. Speaking during a media ...
Economy
BoZ’s financial stability committee reports lower risks, cautions on lingering vulnerabilities
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) says its Financial Stability Committee (FSC) has observed a reduction in financial stability risks since the release of ...
Economy
Reports say Zambia, Zimbabwe reviving plans for $5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project
Zambia and Zimbabwe are reportedly considering stepping up efforts to attract investment for the US$5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project by reviving a ...
Economy
AfDB reportedly backs Zambeef’s expansion programme with $32 million credit guarantee
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reportedly approved a Zambian Kwacha-denominated risk-sharing credit guarantee worth US$32 million to support Zambeef Products Plc’s ...
Economy
Zambia to host inaugural AfCFTA digital trade, services forum in Lusaka
The government has announced that Zambia will host the inaugural African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Digital Trade and Services Forum, set to ...
Economy
Copper prices edge higher amid rumours of US-China potential talks over trade tariffs
Copper prices edged higher on Thursday, marking modest weekly gains, as prospects of potential tariff talks between the United States and top consumer ...
Economy
Divergent views greet reduction in pump price of fuel, as economists, transporters weigh in
The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called on businesses to reduce commodity prices in response to the recent fuel pump price reduction ...
