Economy
Zambia Development Agency courts global investors in critical minerals, energy
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has urged global investors to tap into Zambia’s expanding opportunities in critical minerals and energy, positioning the country ...
Economy
Zambia drives reform push at 2026 Spring Meetings of IMF, World Bank
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s participation in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank ...
Economy
Chinese group in Zambia welcomes govt decision to allow mining taxes to be paid in Chinese Yuan
The Chinese Mining Enterprises Association of Zambia (CMEAZ) has welcomed government’s decision to allow mining taxes to be settled in Chinese yuan (RMB), ...
Economy
Export ban signals shift towards agric competitiveness but report raises concerns over food price stability
Access Bank Zambia says the Government’s decision to lift the export ban on maize and mealie meal signals a shift towards a more ...
Economy
Victoria Falls records 18.5% surge in holiday visitors
The Victoria Falls recorded a significant rise in visitor numbers during the 2026 Easter holiday period, with total entries increasing to 10,690 from ...
Economy
Zambia expands visa-free travel to boost regional trade, integration
Zambia has expanded its visa-free agreements with several African countries in a move authorities say is aimed at strengthening regional integration and advancing ...
Economy
African financiers call for coordinated funding push to drive digital transformation
African multilateral financial institutions, policymakers and private sector leaders have called for more coordinated and innovative financing approaches to accelerate the continent’s digital ...
Economy
Zambian govt lifts export restrictions on maize, mealie meal
The Government has lifted restrictions on the export of maize grain and maize products, including mealie meal, the Ministry of Agriculture announced on ...
Economy
Sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook dims as shocks persist, World Bank says
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery from a decade of global shocks is showing signs of stalling, with growth projections for 2026 revised downward, the ...
Economy
Afreximbank reports rise in net income for 2025, as assets hit $48.5 billion
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported a 19 percent rise in net income for 2025, driven by strong growth in lending and ...
