Economy
Commerce Minister Mulenga advocates local production of urea fertilizer to boost economy
Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has called for local production of urea fertilizers to conserve local resources. Speaking during a business ...
Economy
ZANACO says bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises stands at K450 million
ZANACO Bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) currently stands at K450 million, according to its leadership. Its Chief Executive ...
Economy
Solar industry receives knocks at national budget submissions, accused of exploitative tendencies
At the 2025 national budget submissions, the Solar Industry Association of Zambia requested for more incentives for its members, a development which did ...
Economy
Vedanta reportedly in talks with Abu Dhabi’s IRH, other investors for Zambian copper stake sale
International Resources Holding (IRH), the mining investment arm of the United Arab Emirates’ richest company, is reportedly among the investors holding talks on ...
Economy
Chamber of Mines seeks downward adjustments in duties, taxes, others ahead 2025 budget
The Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) has proposed a wide range of proposals meant to attract investment in the mining sector. Among the ...
Economy
World Bank commends Zambia for elevating green agenda to promote sustainable development
The World Bank has commended Zambia for elevating its green agenda to promote sustainable economic growth and development amidst the impacts of climate ...
Economy
Zambia Airways reportedly launches Lusaka-Dar-es-Salaam flight to boost trade, tourism
The government has reportedly commissioned a new Zambia Airways flight between Lusaka and Dar-es-Salaam, aimed at promoting business, trade and tourism between Zambia ...
Economy
Zambia’s inflation rate rises to 15.2% in June, as growth rate falls to 2.2% in Q1
Zambia’s annual inflation rate has surged to 15.2 percent in June, up from 14.7 percent in May, according to the Zambia Statistics Agency ...
Economy
USAID Zambia proposes eliminating taxes on LPG cylinder, stoves amid electricity crisis
As the 2025 national budget submissions continue, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Zambia has proposed that the government consider removing ...
Economy
IMF approves $385.7 million special drawing rights augmentation for Zambia, total disbursement reaches $1.1 billion
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved an augmentation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of about US$385.7 million for Zambia. Antoinette Sayeh, ...
