Economy
AU Pan-African parliament pushes for harmonized AI policy, digital inclusion across Africa (video)
The African Union (AU) Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has called for the harmonization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies across the continent to address challenges ...
Economy
Group urges government to support, not threaten small-scale miners
President of the Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ), Victor Kalesha, has urged the government to adopt a more supportive ...
Economy
For first time in 10 years, no African country has a sovereign risk premium in distress —Report
An analysis shared by the Access Bank group has indicated that for the first time since 2015, no African country has a sovereign ...
Economy
Zambia’s banking leaders warn data privacy is key to trust, stability, growth
Zambia’s top government officials, financial regulators, and banking executives have issued strong calls for tighter data protection measures as a cornerstone for public ...
Economy
Zambia Consumer Association demands bread price reduction as flour costs reportedly drop
The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has expressed concern over the continued high price of bread, despite a significant drop in the cost of ...
Economy
Govt to subdivide Mufumbwe mining areas for allocation to cooperatives
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced plans to subdivide mining areas in Mufumbwe District for allocation to cooperatives, in a ...
Economy
World Bank report warns poor governance offsetting reform gains in Africa
Despite isolated progress in fiscal discipline and digital transformation, poor governance is eroding reform gains across Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Bank’s ...
Economy
Barrick announces fresh partnership with Zambian govt, targets new investments in copperbelt region
Barrick has announced new key targets for its Zambian business including partnering with government to explore some of the parts of the Copperbelt, ...
Economy
ZESCO signs over 1,000MW in solar deals, but financing remains major hurdle —Energy minister, Chikote
Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, says ZESCO Limited has signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s) with solar developers exceeding 1, 000 megawatts, adding that most ...
Economy
Tobacco company, BAT, warns of rising illicit cigarette trade, as govt finalizes 66% tax hike
British American Tobacco (BAT) Zambia has warned that aggressive increases in excise duty on cigarettes risk fuelling illicit trade, undermining government revenue and ...
