Economy
AUC calls for urgent investment in climate infrastructure as Africa loses $100 billion annually to climate shocks
The African Union Commission (AUC) has called on member states and development partners to support strategic investment in modern hydrometeorological infrastructure, regional collaboration, ...
Economy
Diaspora key to Zambia’s tax and investment drive —High Commissioner
Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Macenje Mazoka, has called for stronger engagement between the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and the diaspora, ...
Economy
Africa’s debt costs threaten growth, AfDB warns
Africa’s mounting debt servicing costs are increasingly diverting resources away from critical sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure, threatening the continent’s economic growth ...
Economy
Kwacha extends losing streak as dollar demand intensifies
The Zambian Kwacha weakened for a fourth consecutive trading session on Wednesday as sustained demand for the US dollar continued to outstrip available ...
Economy
Zambia turns to insurance to strengthen climate resilience
Government is ramping up efforts to use insurance as a key tool for building resilience against climate change, with plans underway to expand ...
Economy
Afreximbank report warns Africa’s trade model leaves economies vulnerable to shocks
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has published a report highlighting persistent structural weaknesses in Africa’s trade landscape, warning that the continent’s continued dependence on ...
Economy
Debt relief brings fiscal breathing space but major risks lie ahead, says Economist
Zambia has made notable strides in restoring debt sustainability and is steadily moving from a period of debt crisis management towards a more ...
Economy
GIP Zambia commits K50million to Altus to scale payroll-based lending
British International Investment (BII)-backed Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Zambia has announced its fourth investment in the country, committing K50 million to Altus Financial ...
Economy
Lusaka Security Exchange turnover jumps 346 percent on major REIZ deal
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded a dramatic increase in market turnover in May, with total trades soaring to K571 million from K34 ...
Economy
Meteorological organization warns of high probability of El Niño strengthening through early 2027
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that climate projections indicate a high chance of El Niño strengthening in the last half of ...
