Economy
Policy centre warns of maize export challenges as DRC, South Africa pose serious competition
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development has warned that Zambia could face difficulties exporting surplus maize during the 2026 marketing season due ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia cuts lending rate as inflation falls, reserves hit record US$6.5 billion
Contrary to speculations, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25 percent from 13.5 ...
Economy
Zambia reaffirms commitment to strategic investment cooperation with China
The Zambian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting investment, value addition, industrialisation and economic diversification as key pillars for accelerating sustainable economic ...
Economy
Macron announces €23 billion investment package for Africa at Nairobi Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced €23 billion in investment commitments for Africa at the close of the “Inspire and Connect” Business Forum, ...
Economy
Zambia outlines investment pitch to Spanish businesses, seeks financing for key sectors
Zambia has outlined its investment pitch to Spanish businesses, calling for improved development financing access in agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. The country undertook ...
Economy
Zambia adopts continental anti-illicit financial flows policy tracker
Zambia has become the sixth African country to launch the Anti-Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) Policy Tracker, a tool aimed at improving efforts to ...
Economy
Mining, mineral processing dominate as ZEMA reportedly approves 585 projects
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has reported continued progress in facilitating investment and development projects across the country, having reviewed 613 Environmental ...
Economy
Analysts predict Bank of Zambia to retain benchmark rate as market awaits monetary policy announcement
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is expected to announce its latest monetary policy rate decision Wednesday, with analysts predicting that the central bank ...
Economy
Chisanga says Zambia’s trade bloc membership expands market reach but industrial gaps remain
Economist Kelvin Chisanga says Zambia’s participation in regional trade blocs has improved market access, export growth, and regional trade integration across Africa. Chisanga ...
Economy
ZRA to prosecute seven unnamed taxpayers for Smart Invoice breach, as over 44,000 businesses adopt usage
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it is in the process of prosecuting seven taxpayers for willful failure to comply with Smart Invoicing ...
