Economy
IMF pledges support, cuts growth outlook as Africa faces trade war fallout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged to support African nations hit by external shocks from global trade tensions, citing slower-than-expected growth across ...
Economy
COMESA warns of trade turmoil as U.S. tariffs threaten eight member states including Zambia
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat has raised the alarm over serious trade disruptions set to affect eight of ...
Economy
LuSE turnover surges to K22.15 million amid rebound in trading activity
Equity trading on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) rebounded strongly last week, with turnover jumping to K22.15 million—up from K2.03 million the previous ...
Economy
Zambia ranks among Africa’s top 10 in coal reserves, posts 994.9 million cubic meters in 2025
Zambia has emerged as one of Africa’s top 10 countries with the largest coal reserves in 2025, holding an estimated 944.9 million cubic ...
Economy
Minister Kabuswe, Stanbic CEO canvass innovation as key to sustainable mining growth in Zambia
Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, has reaffirmed Zambian government’s commitment to responsible and innovative mining, emphasizing that mining operations should ...
Economy
Tanzania bans import from Malawi, South Africa as trade row deepens
Tanzania has banned agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa with immediate effect, escalating a regional trade dispute that has disrupted commercial activity ...
Economy
World Bank projects 3.5% growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, cites regional resilience
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is showing resilience despite global uncertainties and limited fiscal space, the World Bank has said in its latest Africa’s Pulse ...
Economy
Over K62 million disbursed to farmers under SAFF in Northern province, govt claims
Participating banks under the Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility (SAFF) in Northern Province have disbursed a total of K62.4 million to 1,176 farmers, authorities ...
Economy
ZICA seeks clarity on impact of USAID withdrawal, tariff wars on Zambia
The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has expressed concern over the lack of clarity from government regarding the impact of the recent ...
Economy
Yango in Zambia brings food delivery to the Copperbelt, expanding access to fast and affordable service
Yango in Zambia, a part of the global tech company Yango Group, is bringing the future of food delivery to the heart of ...














