Economy
Zambia’s economic zones attract $5.6 billion investment, create over 20,000 jobs, says Govt Spokesperson, Mweetwa
The Zambian government has claimed that the Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZs) have attracted 90 fully operational companies, generating up to 20,242 jobs and ...
Economy
‘Too casual,’ Economist, Haabazoka, berates govt handling of electricity outages
Economist, Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka, has accused the government of taking a casual approach to addressing Zambia’s load-shedding crisis, claiming that authorities have ignored ...
Economy
Standards body urges SMEs, cooperatives to leverage Lobito corridor for market access
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has called on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives to seize opportunities presented by the Lobito ...
Economy
Mooto holdings shuts down Mwembeshi Farm operations, blames power deficit
Mooto Holdings Limited has announced the closure of its Mooto Foods Limited Mwembeshi Farm, reportedly resulting in the loss of employment for 56 ...
Economy
African Development Bank (AfDB) proposes critical minerals-backed currency to stabilise African markets
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has proposed a new currency system, similar to a “gold standard,” backed by critical minerals such as cobalt, ...
Economy
DRC war poses threat to trade relations in SADC, COMESA blocs —Simumba
Trade enthusiast, Trevor Simumba, has warned that trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ...
Economy
Copper prices rise for third straight day, hitting $9,187 per tonne
Copper prices rose for a third consecutive day on Wednesday reaching US$9,187 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange, supported by a weaker ...
Economy
Zambia, DRC seek greater control over metal trading profits
Africa’s top copper producers, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are reportedly negotiating deals to secure a share of metal trading ...
Economy
Zambia’s capital market records 29.7% increase over 2023, closes 2024 with K216 billion capitalization
Zambia’s capital market closed 2024 with a market capitalisation of K216 billion, marking a 29.7 percent increase from the previous year, according to ...
Economy
Toyota reportedly explores non-automotive ventures in Zambia as Hichilema pushes for vehicle parts plant
Toyota is reportedly exploring opportunities beyond the automotive sector in Zambia, with potential investments in energy and pharmaceuticals, as President Hakainde Hichilema urges ...
