Economy
Survey shows Zambian business environment in worst state in four years
Business environment in Zambia declined significantly in September 2024, as prolonged load shedding severely impacted operations across multiple sectors. The continued lengthy ...
Economy
Zambia signs $50 million road construction deal with Arab bank for Kalabo-Sikongo-Angola project
Zambia has signed a US$50 million cooperation agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for the construction of the ...
Economy
Mixed reactions as ZESCO seeks emergency tariff hikes
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) held a public hearing in Kitwe on Saturday to consider ZESCO Limited’s request for emergency tariff adjustments, drawing ...
Economy
Tourism Council seeks repeal of new hiring regulations, claims it places undue burden on sector
The Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) has called for the repeal of new regulations introduced by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) under the ...
Economy
Kenya, Zambia resolve flight restrictions on national carriers following diplomatic intervention
Kenyan authorities have agreed to allow Zambia Airways to fly into Nairobi, reversing a previous decision that had strained bilateral relations. The move ...
Economy
Zambia eyes Japanese tourism market following successful expo in Japan
Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, Dr Tobias Mulimbika, has expressed optimism about growing interest in Zambia as a premier tourism destination after engaging Japanese ...
Economy
In tit-for-tat, Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights over country’s denial of access to Zambia Airways
The Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the suspension of all Kenya Airways flights into Lusaka, following the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority’s ...
Economy
ZIPAR optimistic about 2025 budget, cites govt plans in mining sector, infrastructure development
The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has expressed optimism about the 2025 national budget, citing promising developments that could drive ...
Economy
Chikwanda backs ZESCO’s tariffs targeting differential treatments for low, high consumers
Energy enthusiast, Johnston Chikwanda, has voiced support for ZESCO’s tariff adjustment application to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), which aims to reduce electricity ...
Economy
COMESA calls for increased access to affordable ICT services in Southern Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has underscored the importance of member states making deliberate efforts to enhance the availability ...
