Economy
African countries largely insulated from direct impact of US tariffs – Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings says African countries are largely shielded from the direct effects of US President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” tariffs, owing to the ...
Economy
‘Stop begging, Zambia wealthy enough!’ Baushi Royal Foundation admonishes country’s leaders
The Baushi Royal Foundation (BRF) has called on the Zambian government to reduce its reliance on external funding and instead focus on self-sustaining ...
Economy
Zambia, Brazil forge tourism partnership at UN summit
Zambia has held a high-level bilateral meeting with Brazil aimed at forging strategic partnerships to transform the tourism sectors of both countries. The ...
Economy
Afreximbank commissions first African trade centre in Abuja, Nigeria
In a move to advance intra-African trade and investment, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has commissioned its first Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) ...
Economy
Namibian firm engages Zambian government on potential uranium production project
Swakop Uranium, a Namibian mining company specializing in uranium production, has held preliminary talks with Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development on ...
Economy
Zambian, Kenyan envoys in Japan reaffirm strong bilateral ties, pledge to continue enhancing cooperation
Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Tobias Mulimbika, has reaffirmed the strong bilateral ties between Zambia and Kenya, grounded in shared values, Pan-Africanism, mutual ...
Economy
Zambian government moves to repeal outdated petroleum, land Acts
Cabinet has approved in principle the introduction of a Bill in Parliament to repeal the Petroleum Act No. 28 of 1930, in order ...
Economy
Economist, Kamayoyo, warns Africa to brace for impact of global trade wars
Economist and researcher, Dr. Kelvin Kamayoyo, has urged African countries, including Zambia, to urgently build economic safety nets to cushion against the potential ...
Economy
Melu sees growth opportunity in copper, advises caution on market fluctuations
Absa Bank Zambia Managing Director, Mizinga Melu, says Zambia’s economy is showing signs of resilience and promise, buoyed by an expected mining boom. ...
Economy
Zambia issues weather alert as sporadic rains expected in southern half
Zambia’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert forecasting sporadic rainfall in parts of the country between April 11 and April 14, 2025, ...
