Economy
Relief for consumers as Kwacha gains drive down Nov. fuel pump prices; petrol to sell for K28.97 per litre
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in fuel pump prices for the month of November, attributing the adjustment to the ...
Economy
Zambia’s capital market up 10%, investor base tops 1.2 million, says Securities and Exchange Commission
Zambia’s capital market maintained strong momentum in the third quarter of 2025, posting notable gains in equities and sustained growth in Collective Investment ...
Economy
Food agency closes 2025 crop marketing season after maize purchases said to be ‘highest in history’
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has closed the 2025 crop marketing season after purchasing 1,659,368 metric tonnes of Grade A white maize—equivalent to ...
Economy
Procurement authority suspends Ngotash for one year over alleged contract underperformance
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Ngotash Enterprises Limited from participating in public procurement for one year over underperformance in fulfilling ...
Economy
Inflation dips to 11.9% in October as trade surplus declines to K0.4 billion
Zambia’s annual inflation rate for October 2025 has eased to 11.9 percent from 12.3 percent recorded in September, according to the latest monthly ...
Economy
AfDB bars Chinese firm for 36 months over reported fraud in Zambia power project
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has debarred Hangzhou Fuchuan Electric Equipment Co., Ltd., a Chinese construction company, for 36 months after finding ...
Economy
ZSIC claims K122 million paid to 100,000 farmers hit by climate shocks
The Zambia State Insurance Corporation (ZSIC) has reportedly facilitated insurance payouts amounting to over K122 million to 100,000 Food Security Pack (FSP) farmers ...
Economy
Stakeholders demand urgent reforms to strengthen Zambia’s public debt transparency
Stakeholders have called for strengthened public debt transparency and accountability mechanisms in Zambia to ensure responsible borrowing and sustainable management of the country’s ...
Economy
Agency allocates 30 billion cubic meters of water for 2026 power generation, raises hope for improved electricity supply
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has allocated a total of 30 billion cubic metres (BCM) of water for power generation at Lake Kariba ...
Economy
Kwacha holds firm as gains cement currency’s strong October performance
Consolidation defined trading on Tuesday as the Zambian kwacha closed relatively unchanged, just below the K22.10 per US dollar mark. According to Access ...
