Economy
Zambian Kwacha rebounds against US dollar in Tuesday trading
The Zambian Kwacha rebounded on Tuesday against the United States dollar in the spot market, according to Bloomberg data. However, this rebound was ...
Economy
Consumer association raises the alarm over abuse of alcohol, tobacco by youths in Lusaka
The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has expressed concern over the rising abuse of alcohol and tobacco among youths in Lusaka’s central business district ...
Economy
ZRA seizes undeclared goods worth K215,000 in smuggling bust
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has reportedly intercepted a truck carrying undeclared goods worth K215,000 in a suspected smuggling attempt. The shipment, initially ...
Economy
Zambia signs $170 million agreement with Chinese investor for construction of cement plant
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) with China De Jin Xin Limited for the construction ...
Economy
Consumer protection agency warns businesses against deceptive Black Friday practices
Ahead of this black Friday sales, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned traders and service providers against offering unfair deals ...
Economy
COMESA records $219 billion in global exports, launches tool to support small scale cross- border traders
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has reportedly achieved remarkable milestones, with the value of its global exports surging by ...
Economy
Power outage traps miners as ZESCO returns to 3 hours load shedding
ZESCO, Zambia’s power utility company, has announced the resumption of three to five-hour load shedding starting Monday, November 25, 2024. The decision follows ...
Economy
Zambia experiences nationwide blackout, hospitals badly hit
Zambia was plunged into total darkness on Sunday, November 24, 2024, following a national power outage, authorities have confirmed. Reports indicated that major ...
Economy
WWF Zambia renews calls for innovations in renewable energy to revolutionize sector
The World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature Zambia has highlighted the need for innovations in renewable energy, such as biogas, solar panels, wind ...
Economy
Govt calls on industry to harness Artificial Intelligence for quality, resilience
The government has called on manufacturers in the country to leverage modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and incorporate them into the ...
