Economy
EU, UK pledge new support for Zambia’s private sector, agriculture, green finance
The European Union (EU) has approved a second phase of the Enterprise Zambia initiative, valued at approximately €36 million, aimed at supporting agriculture ...
Economy
Food Reserve Agency hikes maize purchase prices to K340 for 2025 crop marketing season
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has announced crop purchase prices for the 2025 crop marketing season, with the price for a 50-kilogramme bag ...
Economy
Stanbic Bank lauds relaunch of Lubambe Copper Mine, as Zambia chases 1 million tonnes by year end 2025
Stanbic Bank Zambia has hailed the relaunch of Lubambe Copper Mine as a strategic move that will bolster the country’s copper output and ...
Economy
US-based companies forge partnership to establish copper, cobalt venture in Zambia
United States-based critical minerals developer, Terra Metals, and resource investment firm, Metalex Commodities, have reportedly finalised an agreement to establish a new copper ...
Economy
Hollard Life reportedly acquires Absa Life Zambia in strategic expansion move
Hollard Life Insurance has reportedly completed the acquisition of Absa Life Zambia’s business in a strategic move aimed at expanding its presence and ...
Economy
Kwacha records third consecutive monthly gain against US dollar on the back of steady forex inflows
The Zambian kwacha recorded its third consecutive monthly gain against the United States dollar in May, appreciating by just over five percent, according ...
Economy
Standards agency seizes over 1,000 unsafe products worth over K29,000 across four Zambian provinces
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has seized over 1,000 non-compliant assorted products in North-Western, Luapula, Northern, and Muchinga provinces, valued at approximately ...
Economy
Economist urges Zambia to curb post-harvest losses amid record maize output
Lusaka-based economist, Kelvin Chisanga, has urged Zambia to urgently address the adverse effects of post-harvest losses, warning that they posed a serious threat ...
Economy
ERB lowers fuel prices, as kwacha appreciates; Petrol to sell for K31.36 per litre, diesel, K25.12
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in the pump prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene, and Jet A-1, attributing the adjustment ...
Economy
ZESCO to add 800MW solar capacity by 2025 amid improved outlook for rainfall (video)
Zambia’ power utility, ZESCO has announced that an additional 500 to 800 megawatts of solar energy capacity will be added to the main ...
