Economy
Illegal mining causes widespread water pollution across Zambia, Minister Nzovu warns
The Zambian government has expressed serious concern over the growing pollution of water bodies, attributing the issue to both illegal and legal mining ...
Economy
World Food Programme donates drones to enhance Zambia’s disaster response capabilities
The World Food Programme (WFP), with funding from the European Union (EU), has reportedly donated three drones to Zambia to improve the country’s ...
Economy
Finance minister, Musokotwane, highlights Zambia’s economic resilience, debt sustainability at Saudi conference
Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to economic resilience and debt sustainability at the ...
Economy
ZESCO says 29 power purchase agreements signed to diversify Zambia’s electricity generation mix
ZESCO Limited has reportedly signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with 29 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to diversify the country’s electricity generation mix and ...
Economy
Jesuit Centre seeks govt disclosure of budget for new currency upgrades, worried about impact on vulnerable Zambians
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has urged the Zambian government to disclose the budget and financial plans for the newly announced ...
Economy
Mines Contractors Association presses Mopani to expedite supplier certification process
The Mines Contractors and Suppliers Association (MCSA) has urged Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) to accelerate the registration and issuance of certificates to local ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia governor says cap on non-resident participation in govt securities hurting market
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has stated that limiting non-resident participation in the primary market for government securities to no more than five ...
Economy
Zambia finalizes tariff concessions, begins implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area pact
Zambia has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, paving the way for ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia takes over MyBucks Zambia amid insolvency crisis
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has taken control of Ecsponent Financial Services Limited, trading as MyBucks Zambia Limited, due to insolvency. In a ...
Economy
Elumelu’s Message to Global Investors: “Africa Delivers Unmatched Returns”
African investor and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, speaking at the World Government Summit, Dubai, showcased the African investment opportunity. Elumelu highlighted the ...
