Economy
Mobile money transactions experience 9% growth, hit K345 billion by Q3 2024
The Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has reported a nine percent growth in mobile money transactions, reaching K345 billion as of September 2024, ...
Economy
Zambia’s public debt reaches $25.3 billion, finance ministry confirms
Zambia’s public and publicly guaranteed debt has surged to US$25.3 billion as of September 2024, the Ministry of Finance has disclosed, citing financial ...
Economy
Zambia calls for increased private sector participation in Lobito corridor development
The Zambian government has called for increased private sector involvement in the Lobito Corridor to drive sustainable growth and economic development across the ...
Economy
Mine minister, Kabuswe, speaks on state of mining industry in Zambia, claims copper output surged by 12% in 2024 (Video)
Zambia’s copper production in 2024 reached 820,676.34 metric tonnes, a 12 percent increase from 732,583.45 metric tonnes recorded in 2023, according to Mines ...
Economy
ZNS claims over 1,000 bags of subsidised mealie-meal seized in Lusaka’s Mtendere township
The Zambia National Service (ZNS) on Tuesday reportedly seized over 1,000 by 25 kilogramme Eagles breakfast mealie meal stashed in retail shops in ...
Economy
Zambia urges Africa to rethink climate financing amid U.S. policy shift
The Zambian Parliamentary Caucus on Environment and Climate Change has urged African nations to prioritise local resource mobilization for climate change activities, warning ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia records $11.2 billion in exports through e-BoP monitoring system
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has recorded export proceeds amounting to US$11.2 billion through its Electronic Balance of Payment (e-BoP) monitoring system as ...
Economy
Chamber of Commerce raises concerns over 2025 post-budget taxes, warns of economic strain
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has raised concerns about the implementation of post-2025 budget taxes, cautioning that they could negatively ...
Economy
‘Big fallacy,’ Govt not extending tax holidays or favorable taxes to foreign investors, Finance minister, Musokotwane
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has denied claims that Zambia offers tax holidays or favourable tax regimes to foreign investors, dismissing ...
Economy
More stakeholders push for removal of 15% export duty on emeralds
Calls for the removal of the recently reinstated 15 percent export duty on emeralds have intensified, with stakeholders urging the government to reconsider ...
