Economy
Global commodity prices set to surge in 2026 on energy gains – World Bank
Global commodity prices are expected to rise sharply this year, led by strong gains in energy markets, according to the latest Commodity Markets ...
Economy
PIA eyes faith-based groups, local organisations to widen insurance coverage
The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) says it plans to partner with community-based organisations and religious groups to expand insurance access among rural ...
Economy
Chinese chamber says wellbeing of Zambian workers key to success of its investors
Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to Zambian labour laws and promoting decent work standards, saying the ...
Economy
WWF pledges continued support for Zambia’s shift to nature-positive economy
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zambia’s transition toward a resilient, nature-positive economy anchored in science-based evidence ...
Economy
Govt sets out three-phase roadmap for Ninth National Development Plan
Government has unveiled a structured and inclusive roadmap for the formulation of the Ninth National Development Plan (9NDP), with Finance and National Planning ...
Economy
LuSE seeks reforms, state-owned enterprises listings to deepen Zambia’s capital markets
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) has called for policy consistency, a wider range of financial products and the listing of major State-owned enterprises ...
Economy
Zambia’s tobacco board expands operations nationwide, targets 80 million kg ahead of 2025/26 season
The Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) said on Thursday it is expanding its operations across the country to bring services closer to farmers ...
Economy
Zambia suspends tech firm over failed CCTV installation contract
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Eligands Technologies from participating in public procurement for one year for underperforming on a contract ...
Economy
Zambia urges solar importers to comply with standards to ensure product safety
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has urged importers and suppliers of solar products to comply with compulsory standards to ensure only safe ...
Economy
Rural farmers fall back on traditional systems as global supply chains falter, says Mpofu
Rural communities across parts of Africa are relying on traditional farming systems to survive as disruptions in global supply chains continue to affect ...
