Economy
Rising copper demand in China drives price increase
Copper prices rose on Monday, driven by improved demand in China and declining inventories, while other base metals experienced declines due to a ...
Economy
World Bank report highlights need for private funding in Zambia’s development agenda
A newly launched World Bank report underscores the urgent need for Zambia to harness private funds and innovative financing mechanisms to support its ...
Economy
Govt commits to investing in sustainable agriculture
The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in agricultural research, extension services, and infrastructure to foster sustainable agriculture. During the Site ...
Economy
Gold hits record $2,600 amid U.S. rate cuts, Middle East tensions
Gold surged to a record US$2,600 on Friday, driven by expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts and rising geopolitical tensions in the ...
Economy
FQM claims $1.6 billion committed to local procurements
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has committed to US$1.6 billion in local procurement, with 44 percent of the purchases sourced from Zambian-owned companies. Company’s ...
Economy
Govt repealing key tourism laws to boost sector growth — Sikumba
The Zambian government has begun the process of repealing several tourism-related laws to align them with modern trends and enhance the sector’s performance. ...
Economy
Access Bank unveils initiative to empower female employees
Access Bank Zambia has announced the launch of the Access Women’s Network (AWN), a platform designed to empower female employees and promote inclusivity ...
Economy
MCC approves $458 million compact to strengthen Zambia’s agriculture sector
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors has approved Zambia’s compact amounting to US$458 million, designed to spur inclusive economic growth in ...
Economy
Economist, Kabwita, has ruled out govt subsidies as solution to Zambia’s rising cost of living
An Economist, Noel Kabwita, has suggested that increasing Zambia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), not subsidies, was the only sustainable solution to mitigating the ...
Economy
Govt, Zambia Chamber of Mines agree common grounds for resolution of differences on policy issues
The government and the Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) have agreed to pursue dialogue following the Chamber’s concerns over proposed mineral policy changes. ...
