Economy
Inflation closes 2024 at 16.7%, food prices remain key driver, exports drive K1.1 billion trade surplus
Zambia’s annual inflation rate closed 2024 at 16.7 percent, up from 16.5 percent recorded in November, signaling sustained pressure on household budgets as ...
Economy
Zambia chamber of commerce highlights business challenges in 2024, calls for swift govt action
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has painted a sobering picture of the challenges facing the nation’s private sector while urging ...
Economy
Zambia’s debt portfolio hits over $14 billion, says Finance Minister, Musokotwane
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has revealed that Zambia’s current debt portfolio has hit over US$14 billion. Speaking during the “Let ...
Economy
Govt claims one million farmers receive Farmer Input Support Programme for 2024/2025 season
The government has claimed that one million farmers had been supported under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) for the 2024/2025 farming season. ...
Economy
Revenue authority warns taxpayers against missing 2024 year-end deadline
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has urged taxpayers to adhere to the 2024 end-of-year tax deadline, with the financial year concluding on December ...
Economy
Just In! Kagem Mining announces suspension of operations, cites market challenges
Kagem Mining Limited has announced a six-month suspension of mining operations at its Kagem mine in Lufwanyama District, Copperbelt Province, citing disruptions in ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia to phase out cheques by June 2026
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced June 26, 2026, as the final day for using cheques as a mode of payment in ...
Economy
Consultant tasks govt to grant incentives to investors with sustainability programmes
A consultant, Masiye Banda, has called on the Zambian government to incentivize investors who embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in their ...
Economy
ZANACO reports growth in Xpress agency network
ZANACO reports that it has significantly expanded its Xpress agency banking model, growing its network to 32,000 agents nationwide. It added that the ...
Economy
Zambia to host 2025 Lake Tanganyika Authority conference
Zambia has been selected to host the 13th Ordinary Meeting of the Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) Conference of Ministers in October 2025. This ...














