Economy
Diplomatic corps dean highlights intercultural cooperation as Zambia marks 60 years of independence
The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Walid Hassan, has emphasized the importance of intercultural dialogue and cooperation as Zambia celebrates 60 years of ...
Economy
Govt to increase Maamba thermal power plant capacity to 600 megawatts in 2025
The government has pledged to resolve the energy challenges disrupting key sectors of Zambia as Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, presented ...
Economy
Govt banks on KCM, Mopani revival, greenfield projects to boost 2025 economy
Despite a difficult and volatile macroeconomic environment, government is banking on a “promising” mining industry to fuel Zambia’s economic growth. Presenting the 2025 ...
Economy
Foreign Affairs minister, Haimbe, mobilizes support for Zambia’s Maimbo as search for new AfDB president nears
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has intensified efforts to secure support for Zambia’s Samuel Munzele Maimbo in his bid ...
Economy
Clearing agent faces nine-month jail term over smuggling in Ndola
A Ndola-based clearing agent has been fined K10,000 or faces nine months imprisonment if the fine is not paid, following his conviction for ...
Economy
Govt plans to invest K1.29 billion in tourism in 2025, as country records 21% increase in international arrivals
Zambia has recorded a 21 percent increase in international arrivals, reaching 732,732 compared to the same period in 2023, according to authorities. To ...
Economy
Zambia plans three new hatcheries, targets 460 million fingerlings in 2025 to boost fish production
The government of Zambia has announced a reduction in the national fish deficit to 51,000 metric tonnes, down from 74,000 metric tonnes in ...
Economy
Govt sets aside K23.2 billion for health sector in 2025, aims to recruit 2,000 frontline health personnel
The Zambian government has earmarked K23.2 billion for the health sector in the 2025 National Budget, representing 10.7 percent of the total budget. ...
Economy
2025 national budget proposes K31.5 billion for education, recruitment of 2000 teachers
The Zambian government has put forth a substantial proposal for the education sector, suggesting an allocation of K31.5 billion in the 2025 National ...
Economy
Zambia’s external debt rises to $15.17 billion by Q2, 2024; up by 4.1% from December, 2023
Zambia’s external debt stock, excluding publicly guaranteed debt, rose by 4.1 percent to US$15.17 billion as of June 2024, up from $14.57 billion ...














