Economy
Africa on the verge of solar boom as Zambia doubles capacity —Report
Africa’s solar power sector is on the brink of significant expansion, with solar installations expected to reach 23 gigawatts (GW) by 2028, according ...
Economy
Algeria races against time to deliver IATF2025, as minister Boukhari acknowledges gaps in preparations
With only six months remaining, Algeria faces mounting pressure to finalise preparations for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s largest trade and ...
Economy
Govt assembles team to fix technical glitches on Zambia integrated mining information system
The government has set up a troubleshooting team to resolve technical challenges affecting the recently launched Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), which ...
Economy
‘Think before you follow,’ Regulators warn against investment scams
Amid a surge in financial scams, the 2025 Financial Literacy Week has kicked off with a strong focus on educating individuals on scam ...
Economy
Stanbic Bank projects Zambia’s economy to grow by 5.8% in 2025, celebrates SMEs banking award
Stanbic Bank says Zambia’s economic growth is projected to accelerate to 5.8 percent, largely driven by expansions in agriculture, construction, mining, wholesale and ...
Economy
First Capital Bank Zambia wins best corporate banking app award, promises more innovations
First Capital Bank Zambia has been awarded Best Corporate Banking App Zambia 2025 by the Global Banking and Finance Review, in recognition of ...
Economy
Govt claims over 1,100 farmers have benefited from Zambia’s mechanization programme
The government has claimed that about 1,167 farmers have accessed mechanization services, reportedly marking a significant step in enhancing agricultural productivity and moving ...
Economy
Multilateral development banks urged to scale up financing for Africa’s growth at Economic Commission for Africa conference
African multilateral development banks (MDBs) must expand their financial capacity and align with the continent’s economic transformation agenda to bridge persistent funding gaps, ...
Economy
CEJ urges improved governance in Zambia’s critical mineral extraction, land use
Maggie Mwape, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), has called for enhanced governance in Zambia’s critical mineral extraction and land ...
Economy
Revenue authority intercepts smuggled alcohol, cooking oil; reportedly blocks revenue loss of about K3.1 million
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted a truck in Kafue carrying 3,660 cases of smuggled alcoholic beverages, valued at an estimated revenue ...
