Economy
Rating agency, Moody’s, maintains stable economic outlook for Zambia despite alarming debt levels
Moody’s, the international credit ratings agency, has classified Zambia’s economic outlook as stable despite the country’s debt levels remaining alarmingly high, even after ...
Economy
Engineering body condemns illegal mining, calls for stricter enforcement of regulations
The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has condemned the ongoing illegal and unregulated mining activities that continue to claim lives, citing recent fatal ...
Economy
Govt owes manufacturing sector K19 billion in VAT refunds, says association of manufacturers
The Zambian government owes the manufacturing sector K19 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds accumulated over the past three years, according to ...
Economy
ZDA reports $13.8 million generated from 2023 DRC trade mission
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has announced that the 2023 trade mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) generated US$13.80 million, with ...
Economy
UNDP raises the alarm over resource exploitation, pollution in Zambia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed concern over the over-exploitation of natural resources and pollution in Zambia, warning that these practices ...
Economy
Policy centre faults allocation of 80% Zambia 2025 budget to debt servicing
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has warned that Zambia’s public debt continues to pose a significant barrier to effective national ...
Economy
Private sector association laments increased electricity tariffs, begs for govt interventions
The Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) has raised alarm over the recent adjustment of electricity tariffs by the Energy Regulation Board, asserting that ...
Economy
Domestic, external debts gulp K4.1 billion in September as Musokotwane claims Zambia’s global credibility re-established
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has announced that the Zambian government has restored its credibility with the international community by reaching ...
Economy
Manufacturers warn ZESCO against shortchanging customers in the wake of tariff hikes
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has challenged ZESCO to uphold fair treatment of consumers by adhering to its electricity schedules and ensuring ...
Economy
Mining enthusiast warns against investor exploitation, wants Vedanta’s promises appraised
A Copperbelt mining enthusiast has expressed concern over the long-standing tendency of mining investors to arm-twist the government, calling for stricter oversight by ...
