Economy
Zambia’s private sector seeks urgent investment in power transmission infrastructure
Zambia’s private sector has called for immediate investment in the country’s power transmission infrastructure, warning that persistent weaknesses in the grid are limiting ...
Economy
Homes, businesses groan as ZESCO says only four hours of electricity available for distribution daily
Power utility ZESCO has activated Stage 11 of emergency load management, resulting in a reduction of electricity supply to four hours daily for ...
Economy
Finance Minister, Musokotwane, leads Zambia at 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, is leading a high-powered Zambian delegation at the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund ...
Economy
Minister of Green Economy, Mposha, decries poor work culture, corrupt practices at ZEMA
Green Economy and Environment Minister, Mike Mposha, has issued a stern warning to officers at the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) against corruption, ...
Economy
US-China trade tensions threaten African currencies amid slump in oil prices
Escalating trade tensions between the United States and China are heightening risks for African economies, as President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh tariffs ...
Economy
Justice elusive as half of Zambia still lives without electricity, says civil society group at Lusaka rally
Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) has expressed concern over the country’s energy inequality, stating that it was difficult to speak of justice when ...
Economy
Group warns weak regulatory framework could derail Zambia’s beef export ambitions
The Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) has warned that the government may fall short of its beef export targets due to a lack ...
Economy
Nearly 48% of Zambia’s K21.4 billion September spending goes into debt servicing, payment of arrears
Government has released K21.4 billion for September 2025, reinforcing its commitment to fiscal discipline, debt reduction, and public service delivery, Finance and National ...
Economy
Standard Chartered restates long-term commitment to driving digital inclusion, as WiT Cohort Five graduates
Standard Charted Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Sonny Zulu, has reaffirmed the organization’s long-term commitment to driving digital inclusion and supporting women innovators. Speaking ...
Economy
Agric minister, Mtolo, urges private sector to invest in agro-processing, storage facilities
Agriculture Minister, Reuben Mtolo, has urged the private sector to increase investment in storage facilities, agro-processing plants, and agricultural infrastructure to support Zambia’s ...
