Economy
Govt threatens agro dealers with prosecution, license withdrawal for dealing in counterfeit seed
Government has warned that agro dealers found selling counterfeit seed will face prosecution, license withdrawal and permanent exclusion from government input programs as ...
Economy
CTPD tasks Zambian govt to conduct NPV analysis in Eurobond buyback deal, demands transparency
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has urged the government of Zambia to exercise caution and undertake a comprehensive Net Present ...
Economy
Kwacha strengthens against major international currencies
The Zambian Kwacha strengthened against major international currencies on Wednesday, buoyed by improved United States dollar liquidity and support from the central bank. ...
Economy
NAPSA clarifies $300 million Lusaka–Ndola road financing scheme
The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has moved to clarify misleading claims circulating in the public domain regarding its participation in the financing ...
Economy
Zambia secures over 97 percent bondholder support in $1.34 billion debt buyback
Zambia has secured overwhelming support from bondholders in its US$1.34 billion debt buyback programme, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing debt ...
Economy
Govt plans national accreditation agency to strengthen product quality, competitiveness
Government is working towards establishing a National Accreditation Agency through legislation aimed at improving the quality of local products and enhancing their competitiveness ...
Economy
Zambia’s market capitalisation rises to K341.87 billion on strong Q1 performance
Zambia’s capital markets recorded robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total market capitalisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) rising ...
Economy
Zambia loses $3.5 billion to illicit financial flows in one year —FIC report
Zambia has lost more than US$3.5 billion in the past year through illicit financial flows (IFFs), largely driven by commercial activities involving multinational ...
Economy
S&P affirms Zambia’s credit rating, provides vote of confidence in country’s debt management efforts
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Zambia’s long- and short-term foreign-currency sovereign credit ratings at CCC+/C with a stable outlook, providing a vote of ...
Economy
NAPSA clarifies 30 percent retirement lump sum is optional
The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has clarified that the recently introduced 30 percent retirement lump sum benefit was optional and not mandatory ...
