Economy
‘Right, not quick agreement,’ First Quantum says it’s taking cautious steps in minority stake sale
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has indicated it will not rush into a deal to sell a minority stake in its Zambian copper mines, ...
Economy
SME minister, Mubanga, calls on illegal miners to formalize operations, decries mining accidents
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Minister, Elias Mubanga, has urged illegal miners to formalise their operations to curb rising mining accidents. Speaking in ...
Economy
Zambia Research Institute advances climate-smart agriculture to boost yields, food security
The Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) has reportedly developed advanced climate-smart agriculture technologies, including improved crop varieties, to boost yields and enhance food ...
Economy
Reports say Vedanta still in search of funding options to revamp KCM after committing to invest $1 billion over five years
Vedanta Resources reportedly remains in search of financing options to fund the expansion of copper production at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), despite its ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia proves analysts wrong, raises lending rate to 14.5% to tackle inflation
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has raised the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 14.5 percent in a bid to curb ...
Economy
Nyirenda speaks ahead of fourth Land Linked Zambia event
Chief Executive Officer of Africast Limited, Chimwemwe Nyirenda, speaking ahead of the fourth Land Linked Zambia event, scheduled this year, in Lusaka, has ...
Economy
ZANACO calls for stronger local financing to reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign investment
Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) Chief Executive Officer, Mukwandi Chibesakunda, has urged local financial institutions to play a greater role in driving Africa’s ...
Economy
Zambian govt calls for increased private sector investment in agriculture
The Zambian government is urging increased private sector investment in the agriculture sector to strengthen food security and drive national growth. Ministry of ...
Economy
BoZ may hold policy rate at 14% as inflation remains unchanged in January, say analysts
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is likely to maintain its benchmark lending rate at an eight-year high of 14.00 percent as it announces ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia unveils new banknotes, K5 to transition to coin form in 2025
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has unveiled a new series of banknotes, ranging from K500 down to K10, with the K5 denomination set ...
