Economy
Ambassador Mulimbika calls for strategic partnership with Japan to strengthen Zambia’s healthcare system
Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Tobias Mulimbika, has emphasized the need for innovative solutions and strategic partnerships with Japan to strengthen Zambia’s healthcare ...
Economy
Govt signs $240,000 agreement to support SMEs, cooperatives along Lobito corridor
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, in partnership with the Ministry of Small Medium Enterprises, has signed a US$240,000 agreement to support ...
Economy
ZANACO reaffirms commitment to green transition with $50 million climate financing
ZANACO has reiterated its commitment to Zambia’s green transition by spearheading sustainable financing initiatives, including a US$50 million credit line from the British ...
Economy
Zambia urges African nations to boost air traffic through liberalisation
The Zambian government has called for increased intra-African air traffic through the liberalisation of African airspace, emphasizing its importance for regional integration and ...
Economy
Parliament moves to tighten regulation on online gambling
Parliament has adopted a motion to strengthen the regulation of online gambling in Zambia, aiming to address growing concerns over its societal impact. ...
Economy
Zambia’s inflation rate hits 16.5%, as trade deficit doubles to K3.1 billion
Zambia’s annual inflation surged to 16.5 percent in November, 2024, up from 15.7 percent in October, driven primarily by rising food prices, particularly ...
Economy
Govt reportedly releases K70 million to settle disengaged toll collectors affected by concessionaire agreements
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has reportedly disbursed K70 million to the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) for redundancy packages to ...
Economy
Zambia launches campaign to tackle child hunger, malnutrition
The Zambian government has launched the “Enough Campaign to End Child Hunger and Malnutrition,” a global initiative by World Vision Zambia aimed at ...
Economy
Zambia’s capital market remains resilient to close at K171.9 billion in September
Zambia’s capital market has demonstrated capacity for growth, supported by a relatively stable exchange rate a factor that is beneficial to the industry. ...
Economy
Drought reportedly fuels surge in LPG consumption to over 11,000 metric tonnes in 2024
Zambians have consumed over 11,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) this year, driven by a drought-induced power deficit that has heightened ...
