Economy
True to prediction, Bank of Zambia holds lending rate at 14.5% as inflation eases
True to market intelligence, and as exclusively reported by Zambia Monitor, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has held its benchmark lending rate at ...
Economy
Economist, Chisanga, sees flat monetary policy rate as Bank of Zambia prepares MPR decision
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 14.5 percent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces ...
Economy
Government pledges modernisation, inclusive growth in Zambia’s fisheries sector
The government has acknowledged persistent challenges in Zambia’s fisheries sector, including inadequate infrastructure for fish trade, low compliance with regulations, and continued use ...
Economy
Zambia nears fertilizer independence as $600 million UCF plant begins test runs
Zambia is close to achieving full self-sufficiency in fertilizer production following the launch of test runs at United Capital Fertilizers’ (UCF) new US$600 ...
Economy
Zambia needs $34.7 billion for climate adaptation by 2035 — Mposha
Zambia will require about US$34.70 billion between 2023 and 2035 to fully implement its National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Green Economy and Environment Minister ...
Economy
Zambia approves 501,000 tonnes of surplus maize for exports, eyes $2.45 billion industrial park project in Chilanga
Cabinet has approved the export of 501,620.61 metric tonnes of surplus maize grain and mealie meal to regional markets following a bumper harvest ...
Economy
Govt agency sheds light on concession agreements targeting road development in Zambia
The Road Development Agency (RDA) has reportedly sealed 11 concession agreements with private sector partners under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to upgrade ...
Economy
Zamtel targets LuSE listing in Q1 2026, accelerates $12.6 million network upgrade
Zambia’s state-owned telecommunications company, Zamtel, has announced plans to list on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) in the first quarter of 2026 through ...
Economy
Malawi, Zambia sign COMESA mutual recognition agreement to boost trade in six key commodities
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has announced the signing of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for conformity assessment between ...
Economy
Former ZACCI president, Sakulanda, calls for flexible listing rules to boost SME participation on Lusaka Securities Exchange
Former Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) president, Geoffrey Sakulanda, has called for more flexible listing requirements on the Lusaka Securities Exchange ...
