Economy
PPDF opens 2026 Technical Working Group meetings, invites reform proposals
The Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF) says it has commenced its 2026 Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings, which are expected to bring together ...
Economy
Musokotwane calls for increased investment in agro-processing, tourism, mineral value addition
Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, says there is need to scale up investment in agro-processing, sustainable tourism infrastructure, mineral value ...
Economy
Govt begs businesses to lower prices as Zambia’s currency strengthens
The government has called on businesses across the country to adjust prices downward in line with the continued appreciation of the Zambian Kwacha ...
Economy
ZANACO reportedly processes over K5 billion in Food Reserve Agency payments to farmers
ZANACO says it has processed payments amounting to more than K5 billion on behalf of the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), covering disbursements to ...
Economy
Cross-border traders lament cost of doing business, say stable Kwacha yet to impact operations
The recent stabilisation of the Zambian Kwacha is a positive development, but its benefits have yet to meaningfully reach businesses and ordinary traders, ...
Economy
Zambia, Power China explore waste-to-energy pilot project
The Zambian government says they are in discussions with Power China Eco-Environmental Group Limited to explore joint initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable environmental ...
Economy
Access Bank prioritizing payment to farmers owed by Food Reserve Agency, says over 300,000 paid
Access Bank Zambia has reportedly paid out more than K3 billion to over 311,000 farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency ...
Economy
Lusaka City Council approves K1.15 billion budget for 2026, up 7% from 2025
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has approved a 2026 budget of K1,151,464,462, representing a seven percent increase from the 2025 allocation. ...
Economy
Kwacha extends record-breaking rally as Zambia opts for new IMF programme
The Zambian Kwacha continued its record-breaking rally after authorities signalled a strategic shift toward negotiating a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme rather ...
Economy
Group demands clarity on government’s Yuan tax policy
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has urged the government to clearly outline the Yuan tax settlement mechanism—along with risk mitigation measures ...
