Economy
Copper prices surge to two-month highs on the back of China’s stimulus, supply concerns
Copper prices have continued their upward trend, reaching more than two-month highs, driven by positive sentiment following China’s economic stimulus and declining inventories. ...
Economy
Zambia faces K0.6 billion trade deficit, as inflation hits 15.6%
Zambia’s annual inflation rate surged to 15.6 percent in September 2024, driven by rising food prices, according to the Zambia Statistical Agency (ZamStats). ...
Economy
UN warns of food crisis, as over 20 million face hunger in Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, others
An estimated 20 million people in four Southern African countries will require food assistance due to poor harvests and low food stocks. By ...
Economy
Group accuses mining companies of pursuing selfish interests, calls for more govt controls
The Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) Chairperson, Yusuf Dodia, has accused mining companies of pressuring the government to implement policies that favour their ...
Economy
Fulfill 2022 promises to teachers, NAQEZ tells Finance Minister, Musokotwane
The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has urged Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, to prioritise delivering on previous ...
Economy
Economists set 2025 national budget expectations, urge focus on key sectors to protect Zambia from external, internal shocks
The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called for the prioritization of critical sectors in the 2025 national budget to build resilience against ...
Economy
Pension authority harps on need to prioritize recruitment of talents into insurance industry
The Pension and Insurance Authority (PIA) has called on the insurance sector to prioritise the recruitment of skilled and innovative professionals to stay ...
Economy
Zambian manufacturers identify infrastructure gaps as key hurdle to Africa’s integration (Video)
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has identified inadequate infrastructure at entry points, roads and railways as major obstacles to Africa’s economic integration. ...
Economy
Zambian kwacha among worst-performing global currencies — Report
Zambia’s kwacha has been named one of the three worst-performing currencies globally, according to a Bloomberg report as quoted by Business Insider. Joining the ...
Economy
Zambia: President’s membership of IDC board, recipe for corruption, mismanagement —World Bank says
The World Bank has recommended removing Zambia’s President from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Board, citing concerns that his role compromises the governance ...
