Economy
Zambia, EU to host Lobito corridor business forum to unlock investment opportunities
The government of Zambia, in partnership with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zambia and COMESA, will this month host the EU–Zambia Lobito ...
Economy
Zambia reaffirms drive to strengthen trade corridors, boost intra-African trade
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to developing key trade corridors and regional infrastructure aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to deliver manufactured goods ...
Economy
African Union pushes for unified electricity market to end energy poverty, cites Zambia’s key role
The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed its commitment to ending energy poverty and fast-tracking Africa’s industrialisation through the creation of a Single African ...
Economy
Kwacha loses for third consecutive session but ends October as one of Africa’s top performers
The Zambian Kwacha ended October on a softer note, extending losses for a third consecutive session on Friday. According to Bloomberg data, cited ...
Economy
Industries, homes return to electricity woes, as ZESCO announces cuts in power supply to three hours daily
ZESCO Limited has announced that it is facing severe power generation constraints, leaving the utility able to supply electricity for only three hours ...
Economy
Mines Ministry says 3,869 licences issued under new digital cadastre system
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced that it had issued a total of 3,869 mining licences since January 2024, a ...
Economy
AfDB approves $14.5 million for Garneton North solar project to boost Zambia’s renewable energy expansion
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$14.54 million financing package to support the Garneton North 20-megawatt ...
Economy
Zambia Revenue Authority strengthens integrity drive with new investigators
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has reportedly intensified its integrity and anti-corruption efforts by recruiting a team of expert investigators to strengthen transparency, ...
Economy
ZANACO set to issue Zambia’s first-ever US$50 million sustainability bond
The Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) has announced plans to issue a US$100 million bond, in a landmark move aimed at supporting Zambia’s ...
Economy
Zambia strengthens trade ties with DRC m, as exports exceed US$1.2 billion
Government has reaffirmed that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remained one of Zambia’s most significant trading partners, with exports surpassing USD 1.2 ...
