Economy
Parliament moves to tighten regulation on online gambling
Parliament has adopted a motion to strengthen the regulation of online gambling in Zambia, aiming to address growing concerns over its societal impact. ...
Economy
Zambia’s inflation rate hits 16.5%, as trade deficit doubles to K3.1 billion
Zambia’s annual inflation surged to 16.5 percent in November, 2024, up from 15.7 percent in October, driven primarily by rising food prices, particularly ...
Economy
Govt reportedly releases K70 million to settle disengaged toll collectors affected by concessionaire agreements
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has reportedly disbursed K70 million to the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) for redundancy packages to ...
Economy
Zambia launches campaign to tackle child hunger, malnutrition
The Zambian government has launched the “Enough Campaign to End Child Hunger and Malnutrition,” a global initiative by World Vision Zambia aimed at ...
Economy
Zambia’s capital market remains resilient to close at K171.9 billion in September
Zambia’s capital market has demonstrated capacity for growth, supported by a relatively stable exchange rate a factor that is beneficial to the industry. ...
Economy
Drought reportedly fuels surge in LPG consumption to over 11,000 metric tonnes in 2024
Zambians have consumed over 11,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) this year, driven by a drought-induced power deficit that has heightened ...
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 ...
