Economy
Emerging market inflows slow after strong January show, as net performance dip $21.7 billion
Zambian financial markets reopened on Friday after remaining closed on Thursday in observance of the Youth Day public holiday. Meanwhile, foreign investors significantly ...
Economy
Africa GreenCo grabs international award in London for Zambia project
Africa GreenCo (GreenCo) said it has been awarded the Solar Deal of the Year for Africa at the IJGlobal Awards 2025 held in ...
Economy
Firm calls on Southern African Power Pool to speed up expansion of regional transmission infrastructure
Kanona Power Company Limited has urged the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) to accelerate the expansion of transmission infrastructure and strengthen cross-border interconnections ...
Economy
Zambia standards agency seeks statutory backing for product compliance marks
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has appealed to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to facilitate the issuance of a Statutory ...
Economy
Reports say Southern African equity markets hardest hit as Middle East tensions persist
African equity markets recorded mixed performances in the week ending March 6, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor ...
Economy
Arusha eGovernment forum sharpens rules on digital projects and Zambia should pay attention
Tanzania has opened its sixth annual eGovernment meeting in Arusha with a clear message to ministries and agencies: stop building disconnected systems, follow ...
Economy
Ecobank lending to women-led businesses jumps 194% in 2025 to hit $780 million
Ecobank Group has reported a 194 percent increase in lending to registered women-led businesses, extending US$780 million in 2025, up from US$265 million ...
Economy
Zambia secures $3.6 million climate data grant
The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment says Zambia has secured an investment phase grant of US$3,627,540 from the Systematic Observations Financing Facility. ...
Economy
Kwacha ends six-day losing streak
The Zambian Kwacha halted its six-day losing streak on Tuesday, according to market commentary from Access Bank Group. The commentary indicated that the ...
Economy
Debate over Tobacco Control Bill heightens as Haabazoka fears rise of illicit trade, loss of jobs
Economist, Lubinda Haabazoka, has warned that illicit cigarette trade will rise if Zambia’s proposed Tobacco Control Bill is enacted, saying the legislation risked ...
