Economy
Jesuit centre claims cost of living now K10,575.93, urges govt to address challenges of middle-income households
The government has been urged to outline a clear strategy for tackling the high cost of living, particularly for middle-income households struggling with ...
Economy
Weak monitoring systems blamed for Zambia’s fiscal woes, ZIPAR reports
The Zambia Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has linked the country’s recent fiscal woes and macroeconomic instabilities to weak monitoring and ...
Economy
Africa set to create 3.3 million green jobs by 2030 —Report
An estimated 3.3 million new direct jobs could be generated across 12 green sectors in Africa by 2030, according to a report by ...
Economy
Trade advocacy group calls for involvement of communities in mining value chain
Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says there is a need to take account of a provision for Community Development Agreements (CDAs) ...
Economy
Kigali to host Africa’s Food System forum with focus on youths, women
Over 5,000 stakeholders from across Africa and internationally are expected to convene in Kigali, Rwanda next month to discuss Africa’s food system. The ...
Economy
Govt commissions construction of $8 million Munyaule Market in Lusaka
In its quest to create more trading spaces within Lusaka, the government has commissioned the construction of Munyaule Market at a cost of ...
Economy
Zambia secures 218 megawatts power from South Africa, Zimbabwe to address energy deficit
The government has announced that ZESCO Limited had negotiated the procurement of 218 megawatts of power from Eskom, South Africa and the Zimbabwe ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia projects K122.7 billion decline in bank deposits by 2026 due to climate shocks
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has projected a decline in the banking sector deposits of K122.7 billion by the first quarter of 2026 ...
Economy
Govt allocates K1.7 million for irrigation equipment in Itezhi Tezhi Constituency
The government has allocated over K1.7 million from the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to procure irrigation equipment aimed at mitigating drought in ...
Economy
Fuel prices soar for August, petrol to sell at K33.47; diesel, K30.05
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has adjusted petroleum prices for August, with petrol rising to K33.47 from K31.58 per litre and diesel increasing ...
