Economy
TAZARA workers threaten strike over unpaid salaries, demand full settlement of arrears (Video)
Workers at the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) have threatened to down tools within 48 hours if the Zambian government fails to settle five ...
Economy
Zambia’s private sector slips into contraction on the back of weak demand, according to Purchasing Managers Index
Zambia’s private sector returned to contraction territory in March as business conditions worsened, prompting companies to scale back on input purchases and inventories. ...
Economy
Access Bank reports central banks confronting significant shift, as investor panic triggers decline in global stock markets
Central banks are confronting a significant shift as investor panic triggers a sharp decline in global stock markets. But while United States (US) ...
Economy
Zambia, Burundi begin implementation of bilateral agreements
Zambia and Burundi have begun implementing several bilateral agreements signed in August 2024 during Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s visit to Zambia. According to ...
Economy
Lusaka Securities Exchange closes first quarter of 2025 on a low course
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) closed the first quarter of 2025 ended March 31 with a total face value traded of K5.2 billion, ...
Economy
Minister Chipoka in visit to church highlights role of faith institutions in national development
Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, has emphasised the significant role played by the Church in Zambia’s national development. Mulenga acknowledged efforts ...
Economy
Ecobank Zambia reaffirms commitment to AfCFTA goals, pledges support to land-linked conference
Ecobank Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by sponsoring the upcoming Land-Linked Conference. Ecobank Zambia ...
Economy
Obeta urges SMEs to explore alternative capital-raising methods outside traditional loans
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should explore alternative methods of raising capital, such as equity financing and bond issuance, rather than relying heavily ...
Economy
EU names Zambia key partner as country seeks deepening of trade, investment ties
Zambia has been named a key partner of the European Union (EU), with Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, pledging to strengthen ...
Economy
US committed to funding Angola’s Lobito rail corridor despite spending cuts, diplomat says
The United States, through its International Development Finance Corporation, set up during Trump’s first term in 2019, has pledged a US$550 million loan ...
