Economy
Zambia set to lead continental push for energy, infrastructure investment
Zambia is expected to showcase its energy and infrastructure investment opportunities at the First Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum (CEIIF), scheduled for ...
Economy
Progress is real, but risks remain, says IMF on Zambia’s economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Zambia has made notable progress in restoring macroeconomic stability and strengthening public institutions but cautions that the ...
Economy
Strong foreign exchange inflows lift Kwacha, outlook remains positive —ABSA Bank report
Market dynamics suggest that the Zambian Kwacha is likely to maintain relative stability against major currencies as government continues implementing strategic economic reforms. ...
Economy
Era of prolonged load-shedding over, govt assures at ground-breaking event of solar power project in Munali
Government has assured the nation that Zambia will not return to the era of prolonged load-shedding, citing increased investment in alternative energy sources ...
Economy
FNB Zambia closes K1 billion Food Reserve Agency facility to support farmer payments
First National Bank (FNB) Zambia has arranged and closed a K1 billion working capital facility for the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to support ...
Economy
Zambia’s 2053 bonds slide after IMF downgrades economic outlook, biggest decline since August
Zambia’s dollar-denominated bonds maturing in 2053 fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping by more than 2.0 percent to just below US$72, marking their biggest ...
Economy
Zambia, Norway sign carbon feed-in premium deal, unlocking potential $100 million in carbon transactions
Zambia and Norway have signed a Carbon Feed-In Premium (CFIP) Mitigation Outcome Purchase Agreement (MOPA), a strategic initiative expected to boost the country’s ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia to tighten export tracking as FDI surges to $2.36 billion, highest since 2017
Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Deputy Governor – Operations, Dr. Francis Chipimo, says the central bank will intensify enforcement of the export proceeds tracking ...
Economy
Haabazoka charges govt to maintain sustainable debt levels, redirect resources for economic recovery
Economist Lubinda Haabazoka has described the completion of Zambia’s IMF Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme as a significant milestone in the nation’s economic ...
Economy
UNZA vows to drive Zambia’s energy transition through cutting-edge research, innovation
The University of Zambia (UNZA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the nation’s energy transition through cutting-edge research, innovation, and human capital development. ...
