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 ...
Economy
Group raises the alarm over planned fertilizer plant on shores of Lake Kariba
The Media Network Action on Climate Change (MENACC) has opposed the proposed construction of an 800,000-tonne-per-year fertilizer plant on the shores of Lake ...
Economy
Economic Commission harps on regional value chains to drive sustainable continental development
African nations must focus on internal solutions, including domestic resource mobilisation and innovative financing for climate initiatives, to sustain development, according to the ...
Economy
Musokotwane unveils K217 billion 2025 budget, targets 6.6% GDP growth, reduction of fiscal deficit to 3.1%
In a candid acknowledgment of the challenges faced by Zambians, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane presented the 2025 national budget, a ...
Economy
Tourism Council warns against splitting Hospitality Act, cites cost implications for businesses (Video)
The Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) has raised concerns over government’s proposal to split the Hospitality Act into three separate bills, arguing that ...
Economy
CDC Zambia pushes for communication budget increases to support development goals
The Centre for Development Communication (CDC) Zambia has urged the government to allocate sufficient funds for communication programmes in the 2025 National Budget. ...
Economy
Tobacco-Free Association accuses industry of targeting young smokers, calls for urgent passage of control bill
The Tobacco Free Association of Zambia (TOFAZA) has accused the tobacco industry of targeting young smokers, jeopardising their education and health. Executive Director, ...
Economy
AFC, Zambia, Angola sign concession agreement to drive Lobito rail project; 1,250 jobs envisaged
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia to propel the Zambia Lobito Rail Project ...
Economy
Copper prices surge to two-month highs on the back of China’s stimulus, supply concerns
Copper prices have continued their upward trend, reaching more than two-month highs, driven by positive sentiment following China’s economic stimulus and declining inventories. ...
Economy
Zambia faces K0.6 billion trade deficit, as inflation hits 15.6%
Zambia’s annual inflation rate surged to 15.6 percent in September 2024, driven by rising food prices, according to the Zambia Statistical Agency (ZamStats). ...
