Economy
WWF Zambia clamours for climate change-related innovations to ensure sustainable development
The World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature Zambia has called for innovations in sustainable transportation, emphasizing the need to reduce emissions and promote ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia gets thumb up from economists on strategies to keep monetary policy rate steady
The Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has supported the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) on its decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) ...
Economy
SADC backs Zambia’s Maimbo for AfDB presidency at 44th summit
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has officially endorsed Zambia’s Samuel Maimbo as its candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) Presidency. The ...
Economy
Japan provides $2.5 million emergency aid to combat drought in Zambia, Namibia
The Japanese government has released an Emergency Grant Aid (EGA) totaling US$2.5 million in response to the severe drought affecting Zambia and Namibia. ...
Economy
Shamputa calls for partnerships to strengthen monitoring, accountability of cooperatives
Enhanced partnerships between the government and stakeholders are needed to monitor the activities of cooperatives across various sectors to ensure they remain operational, ...
Economy
COMESA, EU sign €40 million deal to promote circular economy in East, Southern Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has signed a €40 million financing agreement with the European Union (EU) to promote ...
Economy
Crime rates may soar, economist warns as concerns mount over depressed economic activities
Economist, Yusuf Dodia, has predicted a further decline in Zambia’s economic activities and a rise in crime due to the government’s recent announcement ...
Economy
Report highlights grim images of worsening impact of El Niño-induced drought in Zambia
The latest report from Care International has revealed that nearly half of Zambia’s population, approximately 9.8 million people, are suffering from an El ...
Economy
Zambia export development fund secures $25 million to boost non-traditional exports
The Zambia Export Development Fund (ZEDF) has successfully secured US$25 million in third-party funding from development finance institutions, investors and other supporters to ...
Economy
Solar industry leaders warn of consequences of abandoning Zambia’s integrated energy resource plan
Zambia’s energy security will continue to face challenges unless adequate resources are secured for the implementation of the Integrated Energy Resource Plan (IRP). ...
