Economy
GreenCo scoops awards for innovative energy solutions in Zambia’s power market
GreenCo has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and strengthening the regional power market through innovative financing and strategic partnerships. GreenCo ...
Economy
Economist, Hambayi, laments policy inconsistency, calls for laws to dissuade abandonment of projects
Lusaka-based economist, Trevor Hambayi, has called for the establishment of what he termed an economic constitution in Zambia to ensure policy continuity beyond ...
Economy
ZANACO strengthens support for women entrepreneurs with K1.4 billion in collateral-free loans
In a bold step towards empowering women-led businesses, ZANACO has announced that it has provided over K1.4 billion in collateral-free loans to support ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia raises foreign exchange negotiable threshold for foreign transactions to $5 million
Supporting the kwacha, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has increased foreign exchange negotiable threshold amount for overseas transactions. The prescribed negotiable threshold under ...
Economy
Marketing professionals challenged to embrace Artificial Intelligence, social media for growth
The government has urged members of the Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM) to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), social media, and green strategies to ...
Economy
Zambia’s empowerment commission claims 159 climate-related projects funded with about K136 million in 2024
The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) claims it has funded 159 agricultural mechanisation projects and 56 energy sector initiatives in response to Zambia’s ...
Economy
Zambia manufacturers raise the alarm, as small businesses decry nearly 38% increase in total tax liabilities
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has raised concerns over government’s recent upward adjustment of the Turnover Tax (TOT) framework, which led to ...
Economy
Zambia set to benefit from SADC framework for AfCFTA implementation, says Chamber of Commerce
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has emphasized the significant benefits Zambia will gain from the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) ...
Economy
Zambia enabling hazardous lead mining in Kabwe, endangering children—HRW report (video)
The Zambian government has been accused of paying little attention to hazardous mining and processing of toxic lead waste in Kabwe, Central Province, ...
Economy
Environmental group demands nationwide audit of tailings dams after Kafue River pollution
The World Wide Fund for Nature Zambia (WWF) has called for a comprehensive audit of all tailings dams linked to mining activities across ...
