Economy
Energy board approves ZESCO’s emergency tariff plan (See how it affects you)
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved ZESCO’s application for emergency tariff adjustments, focusing on tariff affordability, load shedding mitigation, and financial stability ...
Economy
FRA reportedly procures over K4 billion worth of maize during 2024 crop marketing season
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has reportedly purchased 588,354 metric tonnes of non-GMO Grade A white maize, valued at over K4 billion, during ...
Economy
ZEMA moves to expedite processes for granting energy, water projects approvals
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has announced that it will grant conditional approvals for electricity generation and water harvesting projects, in light ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia approves K5 billion loan facility to boost SME financing
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Board has approved a K5 billion loan facility under the Small Business Growth Initiative (SBGI) to enhance access ...
Economy
ZESCO secures $50 million power imports deal with GreenCo, FQM
ZESCO has finalised a significant agreement to secure emergency power imports from South Africa, valued at approximately US$50 million. This move, backed by ...
Economy
Regional integration, policy harmonization key to boosting cotton production —Lwanda
Regional integration and policy harmonization are essential for boosting cotton production, according to the Eastern and Southern Cotton Organisation (EASCO). EASCO Board Chairperson, ...
Economy
Board claims Impact Investment facilitated over $44 million for Zambian enterprises
The National Advisory Board for Impact Investment (NABII) Zambia has facilitated over US$44 million in impact investments for local enterprises across various sectors ...
Economy
World Bank endorses five-year framework for Zambia’s private sector-led growth
The World Bank has approved a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Zambia’s sustainable private sector-led economic growth, climate resilience and ...
Economy
ERB blames worsening fuel shortages on bottlenecks at the borders, cautions against panic buying
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has attributed the ongoing fuel shortages across the country to cross-border and logistical challenges. In a statement released ...
Economy
Development Finance Corporation pledges $40 million to GreenCo for renewable energy in Zambia, others
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed a US$40 million facility to GreenCo, aimed at accelerating renewable energy investment in Zambia, ...
