Economy
Kwacha slips as global tensions boost dollar demand
The Zambian Kwacha opened the week on a weaker note, pressured by a strengthening United States dollar amid rising geopolitical tensions in the ...
Economy
Group warns of possible maize shortages, calls on govt to reconsider lifting export ban
The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has urged the government to reconsider its decision to lift the maize export ban, warning ...
Economy
Ecobank Zambia launches mobile money payments on POS terminals
Ecobank Zambia says it has launched mobile money payments on its point-of-sale (POS) devices, allowing customers to pay merchants directly from mobile wallets ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia warns of rising near-term risks amid oil shock, geopolitical tensions
The Financial Stability Committee (FSC) of the Bank of Zambia says near-term risks to the country’s financial stability have increased, largely due to ...
Economy
Global commodity prices set to surge in 2026 on energy gains – World Bank
Global commodity prices are expected to rise sharply this year, led by strong gains in energy markets, according to the latest Commodity Markets ...
Economy
PIA eyes faith-based groups, local organisations to widen insurance coverage
The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) says it plans to partner with community-based organisations and religious groups to expand insurance access among rural ...
Economy
Chinese chamber says wellbeing of Zambian workers key to success of its investors
Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to Zambian labour laws and promoting decent work standards, saying the ...
Economy
WWF pledges continued support for Zambia’s shift to nature-positive economy
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zambia’s transition toward a resilient, nature-positive economy anchored in science-based evidence ...
Economy
Govt sets out three-phase roadmap for Ninth National Development Plan
Government has unveiled a structured and inclusive roadmap for the formulation of the Ninth National Development Plan (9NDP), with Finance and National Planning ...
Economy
LuSE seeks reforms, state-owned enterprises listings to deepen Zambia’s capital markets
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) has called for policy consistency, a wider range of financial products and the listing of major State-owned enterprises ...
