Economy
ZESCO secures 18-month sentence for copper cable theft in Isoka
ZESCO Limited has achieved a key legal victory in its fight against vandalism and theft, as an Isoka District court in Muchinga Province ...
Economy
Economist Chileshe hopeful 2025 budget will deliver economic impacts
The proposed measures in the 2025 national budget, coupled with previous policy pronouncements, provide a solid foundation for strong growth in the coming ...
Economy
Govt promises ‘three hours of stable power’ daily as consumers continue to groan over outages
The Zambian government has announced that retail customers would receive at least three hours of stable power supply daily starting in October 2024. ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia records $7.9 billion through export proceeds tracking framework
As at September 27, 2024, approximately $7.9 billion had been recorded through the Export Proceeds Tracking Framework, which mandates that all export earnings ...
Economy
ZDA, TFO Canada create market opportunities for women-led agribusinesses in Zambia, South Africa
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO) have organized a buyer-seller meeting aimed at establishing new export contracts ...
Economy
Zambia: EU resumes budget support programme with €20 million disbursement
The European Union (EU) has resumed its budget support programme for Zambia, with an initial payment of €20 million from a total package ...
Economy
World Bank warns Zambia of tax inefficiencies, calls for expansion of tax base
Zambia’s tax efficiency is being undermined by a generous incentive regime and ongoing tax administration challenges, according to World Bank’s latest report. In ...
Economy
Zambia aims for 21.4% domestic revenue of GDP in 2025 budget
The Zambian government has announced plans to increase domestic revenue to at least 21.4 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as part of ...
Economy
UBA celebrates 75 years of excellence with global leaders
United Bank for Africa (UBA) hosts a UNGA reception in New York, celebrating UBA Group 75th anniversary. Hosted by UBA Group Chairman Tony ...
Economy
ZRA insists no extension in September 30 deadline for implementation of Smart Invoice system
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has raised K53.1 billion through the registration of 19,262 taxpayers on the Smart Invoicing System. The authority also ...
