Economy
Zambians brace for new banknotes, as ex-president Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, arrested. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has ...
Economy
Tony Elumelu Foundation, UAE’s Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation reportedly sign $6 million entrepreneurship deal
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has reportedly signed a US$6 million strategic partnership with the UAE’s Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa ...
Economy
Govt launches electricity initiative, vows crackdown on alleged cartels frustrating investments in energy sector
The Zambian government has officially launched the Electricity Open Access framework, pledging to dismantle perceived cartels and cut bureaucratic delays in the issuance ...
Economy
ZiCA raises concerns over smart invoicing system challenges
The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZiCA) has reported multiple complaints from its members regarding operational challenges associated with the Zambia Revenue Authority’s ...
Economy
New currency series will not lead to Kwacha devaluation —Finance minister
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has assured that the introduction of a new currency series will not impact the value or ...
Economy
Zambia reports 35.3% increase in tourist arrivals as visitors hit 2 million, further growth projected in 2025
The Zambian government claims international tourist arrivals surpassed 2.19 million in 2024, marking a 35.3 percent increase from 2023, with further growth projected ...
Economy
Nigeria to host 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reportedly signed the Host Country Agreement for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual ...
Economy
New K100, K50 notes to be delayed after old ones are recalled —Bank of Zambia
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced that the new K100 and K50 banknotes will not be available immediately after the old ones ...
Economy
Lack of public database on power purchase agreements hurting energy investments —Policy centre
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has urged the government to establish a transparent, publicly accessible database on Power Purchase Agreements ...
Economy
Northern Province hopes for bumper harvest, as over 98,000 reportedly benefit from early input support programme
Northern Province is reportedly poised for a good harvest this year due to favorable weather conditions, coupled with early distribution of inputs to ...
