Economy
Credit rating upgrade marks turning point for Zambia’s economy, says Bankers Association
The Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) says the government’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings signals a major shift in ...
Economy
African currencies face volatility amid dollar strength, AI concerns
African currencies came under pressure last week, dragged down by broader emerging- and frontier-market weakness as the United States (U.S) dollar strengthened, reflecting ...
Economy
ZRA reports revenue surge, as Finance Minister cautions against shutting down businesses over tax evasion
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has recorded a sharp rise in revenue collection, growing from K58.7 billion in 2020 to K160 ...
Economy
Industry Watch: How Konkola Copper Mines is roaring back to life, impacting businesses, livelihoods
A year ago, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) returned to Vedanta Resources after a prolonged liquidation period that left production, employment, and local economies ...
Economy
Standard Chartered pledges more investment in Zambia’s digital, women entrepreneurship drive
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia says it will continue prioritising investment in the country’s digital and entrepreneurial sectors, noting that these areas are key ...
Economy
Zambia exits debt default as S&P upgrades sovereign rating, cites successful restructuring of $13.3 billion
Zambia has officially exited default after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating to “CCC+/C” from “SD/SD”, marking a decisive step ...
Economy
Govt says Farmer Input Support Programme progression reaches 71% in Lusaka province, redemption at 58%
Over 42,057 farmers in Lusaka Province have reportedly made their deposits for the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), representing a 71 percent progression ...
Economy
Zambia launches first pest risk register in Southern Africa to boost plant protection
Government, in collaboration with the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), has launched the Pest Risk Register (PRR), a digital platform designed ...
Economy
IMF cuts Zambia’s 2025 forecast to 5.2% but growth rate still exceeds 4.1% projected average for African economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Zambia’s 2025 economic growth projection downward, citing the country’s ongoing energy crisis as a major constraint ...
Economy
Ministry of Finance warns low insurance uptake threatens Africa economic resilience
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning says the continued low uptake of insurance products across Africa is a serious concern that threatens ...
