Economy
World Bank Group commits $3 billion to support Zambia’s development goals
The World Bank Group has pledged approximately US$3 billion to Zambia under the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2025-2029, with nearly half ...
Economy
ZDA, CEEC partner to boost SME growth, market access
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) have signed an agreement to strengthen support for Small and Medium ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia hikes policy rate to 14% as inflation pressures mount
The Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 14.0 percent to address persistent inflation, which ...
Economy
ZANACO enhances financial literacy for deaf community with Lusaka workshop
ZANACO has advanced financial literacy and banking access for Zambia’s deaf community through its fourth dedicated workshop, which brought together 45 participants from ...
Economy
Small-scale miners urged to formalise operations for safety, growth
The Small-Scale Miners Association is calling on its members to work closely with the government to formalise their mining operations, a move that ...
Economy
Govt releases K500 million fo Food Reserve Agency to settle outstanding payments to farmers
The government has reportedly released K500 million to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to facilitate payments to remaining farmers who supplied maize across ...
Economy
Standards body warns staff against corruption, stresses integrity to protect safety of citizens (Video)
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) Executive Director, Gerald Chizinga, has cautioned agency officers against corruption and other actions that could compromise their ...
Economy
Access Bank announces integration of core banking systems after merger with Atlas Mara
Access Bank Zambia has reportedly commenced integrating its core banking systems following their successful merger with Atlas Mara Zambia. Access Bank Zambia Managing ...
Economy
Zambia set to receive $185.5 million from IMF after fourth review of loan programme, as 2024 outlook dips to 1.2%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambia, paving the way for a US$185.5 million disbursement under the Extended ...
Economy
Govt urged to settle K88.6 billion debt owed suppliers to to stimulate economy
The government has been urged to expedite the settlement of debts owed to suppliers of goods and services, which stood at K88.65 billion ...
