Economy
Canada urges Zambia to leverage trade agreements for growth of micro, small and medium enterprises
The Canadian government has urged Zambia to fully utilise its trade agreements with various countries to create opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium ...
Economy
IMF acknowledges Zambia’s economic resilience, fifth review of Extended Credit Facility set for May, 2025
Zambia’s economy demonstrated greater resilience than anticipated in 2024, driven by stronger-than-expected performance in both the mining and non-mining sectors, according to the ...
Economy
Manufacturers association calls for stakeholder engagement in tobacco control bill review
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has urged the government to reconsider provisions in the ongoing Tobacco Control Bill (TCB) 2025 and to ...
Economy
ERB approves 89 licenses, eight construction permits; claims $381.4 million investment attracted
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 89 licence applications and eight construction permits in the petroleum and renewable energy sub-sectors, collectively representing ...
Economy
Revenue Authority moves to address K2.5 billion VAT refund backlog with smart invoice system
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has introduced new strategies to address the growing issue of Value Added Tax (VAT) refund accumulation. As of ...
Economy
Zambia’s annual inflation edges up to 16.8% in February 2025, driven by food price hikes
Zambia’s annual inflation rate for February 2025 increased slightly to 16.8 percent, up from 16.7 percent in January 2025, according to the latest ...
Economy
Zambia, France sign declaration to strengthen cooperation in key sectors
Zambia and France have signed a declaration of intent to enhance bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including health, agriculture, energy, sports, youth, and ...
Economy
Zambia, EU launch MSME support project for women empowerment, target 24,000 beneficiaries
The government has reportedly launched the Women Empowerment and Micro Small Enterprises Support Project, aimed at supporting at least 24,000 beneficiaries across Zambia. ...
Economy
Cost of living in Lusaka jumps to K11,599.12 for family of five in February, Jesuit Centre reports
The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka has increased by K798.56 in February 2025, reaching K11,599.12, according to the ...
Economy
Zambia launches integrated mining information system to boost mining sector transparency, efficiency
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) has reportedly launched the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), a digital platform aimed at ...
