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, ...
Economy
Ecobank returns to dividend payout after record $801m profit in 2025
Ecobank Group recorded Profit Before Tax of US$801 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, representing a 21 per cent increase year-on-year. ...
Economy
Cost of living rises in Lusaka, JCTR May, 2026 report reveals
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for a family of five in Lusaka stood at K12, ...
Economy
Caritas Zambia urges swift implementation of climate funds to address plight of rural majority
Caritas Zambia has urged the government to swiftly and transparently implement the national climate funds and policies, ensuring resources reach the grassroots where ...
Economy
COMESA, EU reaffirm commitment to institutional strengthening, digital transformation
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutions, accelerating digital ...
Economy
Zambia’s private sector slips back into contraction as demand weakens
Zambia’s private sector returned to contraction in May as weakening customer demand and persistent liquidity constraints weighed on business activity, according to the ...
Economy
Debt servicing swallows K4.7 billion as govt spends K16 billion to drive development, growth in May
Government released K16 billion in May 2026 to support public service delivery, infrastructure development, debt servicing and social protection programmes as part of ...
Economy
Environmental agency clears 103 projects focusing on green growth, sustainability in Zambia
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says it has approved 103 development projects, including key initiatives advancing circular economy and green growth in ...
Economy
Chamber of commerce backs reforms as Zambia aims for 24-hour economy
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has pledged its continued support for policy reforms aimed at improving the business environment and ...
Economy
Copper nears record high as Kwacha extends gains
Copper prices edged closer to the US$14,000-per-tonne mark while aluminium surged to its highest level in more than four years, buoyed by escalating ...
