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 ...
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 ...
