Economy
Minister Musokotwane defends targeted tax incentives amid IMF concerns
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has defended Zambia’s selective use of tax incentives, insisting they should be understood within the broader ...
Economy
Demand for Zambian government bonds hits record high, as bids climb three-fold
This year’s second government bond auction saw a sharp rise in demand for long-term securities, with bids climbing more than threefold to a ...
Economy
FNB, Choppies strike deal to improve access to financing for local suppliers
First National Bank (FNB) Zambia and Choppies Supermarkets have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to finance for local suppliers, ...
Economy
Environmental group, CEJ, backs lawmaker Chanda’s push for specialised court
The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has endorsed a parliamentary motion by Sunday Chanda calling for the establishment of a specialised Environmental Court ...
Economy
Association calls for coordinated regional action to tackle Zambia’s energy challenges
The Zambia Renewable Energy Association (ZARENA) has underscored the urgent need for coordinated regional planning, bankable project pipelines, regulatory consistency, and strong cross-border ...
Economy
Kwacha continues to post gains against US dollar on the back of steady forex inflows
The Zambian Kwacha extended its rally on Friday, posting additional gains against the United States dollar as demand for the greenback softened, supported ...
Economy
Poverty is multidimensional, requires coordinated action —Musokotwane
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has outlined a comprehensive, multisectoral approach to tackling poverty, saying the challenge went beyond low income ...
Economy
Govt suspends livestock imports from South Africa over outbreak of foot and mouth disease
The Zambian government has suspended all livestock imports from South Africa following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in that country. ...
Economy
ZCSA, NISIR call for strengthened laboratory capacity to meet growing testing demand
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) have emphasized the need to strengthen laboratory ...
Economy
Forest Stewardship Council seeks $400 million to support sustainable forest management in Africa
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) says it is seeking to mobilise about US$400 million over the next decade to support African countries demonstrating ...
