Economy
Zambia’s private sector rebounds in April as Purchasing Managers’ Index hits nine-month high
Zambia’s private sector showed signs of recovery in April, with the Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 50.9 — its highest ...
Economy
Lusaka minister, Mulyata, warns against obstructing CDF projects
Lusaka Province Minister, Sheal Mulyata, has issued a stern warning saying any individual found obstructing the progress of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects ...
Economy
KoBold Metals reportedly set to acquire AVZ’s interest in DRC lithium project
KoBold Metals, the Bill Gates-backed U.S. company, is reportedly set to acquire AVZ Minerals’ interests in the Manono lithium deposit located in the ...
Economy
Zambian farmers advise Food Reserve Agency against setting unviable prices for maize, as sales season kicks off
The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has called on the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to urgently announce a cost-reflective maize floor price for ...
Economy
Mozambique, Zambia mull Beira-Ndola fuel pipeline, may commit $1.5 billion to project execution
Mozambique and Zambia are set to sign a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a US$1.5 billion (€1.3 billion) fuel pipeline, Mozambican ...
Economy
Gemfields to resume full emerald production at Kagem Mine after suspending operations in January
Gemfields Group has reportedly announced plans to soon restart full-scale emerald production at its Kagem Mine in Zambia, after halting full mining operations ...
Economy
Tobacco production may hit 80 million kilogrammes in 2025, up from 44 million in 2024, says Zambia’s agric minister, Phiri
Zambia’s tobacco production is projected to reach 80 million kilogrammes in 2025, nearly doubling the 44 million kilogrammes recorded in 2024, according to ...
Economy
Huge indictment on govt, as U.S. cuts $50 million in medical aid to Zambia over alleged widespread theft of donated drugs
The United States government has announced a US$50 million (approximately K1.4 billion) cut in annual medical aid to Zambia, citing the Zambian government’s ...
Economy
Super Soft Point suspended one year from public procurement over alleged fake NAPSA certificate
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Super Soft Point General Dealers Limited from participating in public procurement for one year for ...
Economy
Zambia, Zimbabwe pledge to deepen institutional collaboration to protect consumers, boost trade
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and Zimbabwe’s Department of Quality Assurance and Trade Measures have pledged to deepen institutional collaboration to enhance ...
