Economy
Zambia’s tobacco board expands operations nationwide, targets 80 million kg ahead of 2025/26 season
The Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) said on Thursday it is expanding its operations across the country to bring services closer to farmers ...
Economy
Zambia suspends tech firm over failed CCTV installation contract
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Eligands Technologies from participating in public procurement for one year for underperforming on a contract ...
Economy
Zambia urges solar importers to comply with standards to ensure product safety
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has urged importers and suppliers of solar products to comply with compulsory standards to ensure only safe ...
Economy
Rural farmers fall back on traditional systems as global supply chains falter, says Mpofu
Rural communities across parts of Africa are relying on traditional farming systems to survive as disruptions in global supply chains continue to affect ...
Economy
Mobile money lifts Zambia’s financial inclusion to 80.1% in 2025 – FinScope survey
Zambia’s financial inclusion rate has climbed to 80.1 percent in 2025 from 69.4 percent in 2020, driven largely by rapid growth in mobile ...
Economy
Zambia’s April inflation slows to 6.8% as food prices ease; trade surplus narrows
Zambia’s annual inflation slowed to 6.8 percent in April from 7.1 percent in March, driven by softer food prices, the country’s statistics office ...
Economy
World Bank names Firas Raad new division director for four southern African countries
The World Bank Group has appointed development specialist Firas Raad as its new Division Director for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, effective May ...
Economy
Zambia secures Norway-backed carbon finance to boost solar power investment
Zambia has secured carbon finance under the Zambia–Norway Bilateral Agreement to incentivise independent power producers (IPPs) to generate solar energy for the national ...
Economy
Copper prices slide as strong dollar puts pressure on markets
Copper prices fell to a two-week low on Tuesday, weighed down by a stronger United States dollar and growing concerns over global economic ...
Economy
Tanzania sets out minerals revenue, export and value-addition plans for 2026/27, by Jasper A. Kwayu
Kicker With stronger export earnings, rising investor confidence and a sharper value-addition agenda, Tanzania is positioning its minerals sector as a central pillar ...














