Economy
What Zambia must do with its minerals, wastes —UNECA
Zambia must move beyond exporting raw materials and invest in processing, recycling and other higher-value activities to strengthen domestic manufacturing and accelerate green ...
Economy
Copper, zinc markets show signs of supply squeeze as Kwacha gains for third consecutive trading
Global base-metal markets continue to show signs of tight physical supply, particularly for copper and zinc, although some of the pressure eased towards ...
Economy
Govt to launch national consultations on 2027-2031 medium-term revenue strategy
Government has announced that it will launch public consultations on the 2027–2031 Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) on September 3, 2026, under the theme ...
Economy
Debt restructuring reportedly frees funds for development, says Treasury Secretary
Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, says Zambia’s debt restructuring has significantly eased the country’s external debt burden, restoring macroeconomic stability and creating ...
Economy
Zambia’s annual inflation rate eases to 6.2 percent in August as food, fuel prices drop
Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.2 percent in August 2026, down from 6.5 percent in July 2026, signaling continued moderation in the ...
Economy
Kwacha joins Africa’s weakest currencies in August despite stronger bond market
The Zambian Kwacha is among the weaker African currencies this month, despite positive developments in the country’s bond market and higher copper prices. ...
Economy
ZDA, LuSE partner to close MSME capital gap
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving access to ...
Economy
ZRA to install advanced cargo scanner at Livingstone border
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has signed a contract with United States-based Astrophysics Inc. for the supply and installation of an advanced drive-through ...
Economy
Treasury bill auction under subscribed, as K1.73 billion subscribed against securities worth K2.2 billion
Last week’s Treasury bill auction was under-subscribed after the government attracted bids worth K1.73 billion against securities worth K2.2 billion offered to investors. ...
Economy
Kwacha extends losses for third consecutive session
The Zambian Kwacha extended its decline against the United States dollar for a third consecutive session on Friday, as increased demand for hard ...
