Economy
Zambia secures over 97 percent bondholder support in $1.34 billion debt buyback
Zambia has secured overwhelming support from bondholders in its US$1.34 billion debt buyback programme, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing debt ...
Economy
Govt plans national accreditation agency to strengthen product quality, competitiveness
Government is working towards establishing a National Accreditation Agency through legislation aimed at improving the quality of local products and enhancing their competitiveness ...
Economy
Zambia’s market capitalisation rises to K341.87 billion on strong Q1 performance
Zambia’s capital markets recorded robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total market capitalisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) rising ...
Economy
Zambia loses $3.5 billion to illicit financial flows in one year —FIC report
Zambia has lost more than US$3.5 billion in the past year through illicit financial flows (IFFs), largely driven by commercial activities involving multinational ...
Economy
S&P affirms Zambia’s credit rating, provides vote of confidence in country’s debt management efforts
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Zambia’s long- and short-term foreign-currency sovereign credit ratings at CCC+/C with a stable outlook, providing a vote of ...
Economy
NAPSA clarifies 30 percent retirement lump sum is optional
The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has clarified that the recently introduced 30 percent retirement lump sum benefit was optional and not mandatory ...
Economy
Kwacha expected to hold near K17 as Zambia advances Eurobond buyback plan
The Kwacha is expected to continue trading around the K17 mark against the United States dollar in the near term, supported by prevailing ...
Economy
Conservation Commission eyes tourism boost through heritage partnerships
The National Heritage Conservation Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to forging strategic partnerships that promote Zambia’s natural and cultural heritage while ensuring sustainable ...
Economy
Group urges caution, transparency, accountability on $1.36bn Eurobond Buyback deal
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction ( CSPR) has called on the Government to uphold maximum caution, transparency and accountability in the planned ...
Economy
Govt reaffirms commitment to climate resilience at World Environment Day
Government remains fully committed to promoting sustainable environmental management, climate resilience and green economic development, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, ...
