Economy
Zambia courts Russian investors in fertiliser, irrigation, energy projects
Zambia has invited Russian investors to participate in fertiliser production, irrigation technology and its planned 10,000-megawatt energy expansion as the country seeks to ...
Economy
Security thread variations do not mean fake notes, says Bank of Zambia
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has cautioned the public against declaring banknotes counterfeit solely because their security threads appear in different positions. In ...
Economy
Musokotwane says 2027 budget to reflect collective Cabinet position
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says the 2027 national budget will reflect a collective Cabinet position rather than the individual demands ...
Economy
Zambia’s annual inflation rate hits 6.3% as country records September trade deficit
Zambia’s annual inflation rate increased to 6.3 percent in October 2026 from 6.1 percent in September, as the country recorded a trade deficit ...
Economy
Zambia, Tanzania others discuss proposed Lake Tanganyika dam
The four countries bordering Lake Tanganyika have gathered in Tanzania to discuss a proposed feasibility study for the construction of a dam to ...
Economy
Ecobank Group posts $2bn net revenue as profit before tax rises 12%
Ecobank Group has reported a 12 percent increase in net revenue to US$2 billion and a 12 percent rise in profit before tax ...
Economy
Why Zambian businesses must embrace 24-hour economy —Ministry
Government has urged businesses to embrace the 24-hour economy policy to boost productivity, create jobs and accelerate economic growth under the Grow Zambia ...
Economy
Zambia in talks with Korean institute to unlock green bond, climate finance opportunities
The Zambian Government has engaged the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to explore opportunities for mobilising green bond financing and expanding access to ...
Economy
Kwacha hits one-year low as demand for dollars outpaces supply
The Kwacha has weakened to its lowest level in a year against the United States dollar, pressured by sustained foreign exchange demand from ...
Economy
FIC flags 580 suspected tax evasion cases, as illicit financial flows hit $1.8 billion
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) says suspected tax evasion remained the predominant predicate offence in 2025, accounting for 580 of the 786 intelligence ...
