Economy
Access Bank prioritizing payment to farmers owed by Food Reserve Agency, says over 300,000 paid
Access Bank Zambia has reportedly paid out more than K3 billion to over 311,000 farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency ...
Economy
Lusaka City Council approves K1.15 billion budget for 2026, up 7% from 2025
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has approved a 2026 budget of K1,151,464,462, representing a seven percent increase from the 2025 allocation. ...
Economy
Kwacha extends record-breaking rally as Zambia opts for new IMF programme
The Zambian Kwacha continued its record-breaking rally after authorities signalled a strategic shift toward negotiating a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme rather ...
Economy
Group demands clarity on government’s Yuan tax policy
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has urged the government to clearly outline the Yuan tax settlement mechanism—along with risk mitigation measures ...
Economy
Zambian govt resolves not to seek one-year extension of current IMF Extended Credit Facility programme
The Zambian government has announced that it will not pursue a one-year extension of its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility ...
Economy
8 African economies flagged for money laundering face increasing pressure under global financial scrutiny (See list)
As 2026 begins, several African economies are under growing pressure from stricter global financial compliance standards, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ...
Economy
Govt reportedly deploys pesticides as fall armyworms detected in Lusaka
Government has reportedly dispatched 10,000 litres of pesticides to Lusaka Province to control the outbreak of Fall Armyworms, following reports of the pest’s ...
Economy
Govt, chiefs reportedly join forces to protect Lundazi national forest
Government says it has partnered with traditional leaders and private sector stakeholders to halt the rapid degradation of the Lundazi National Forest in ...
Economy
Zambian Kwacha closes 2025 firm as copper prices rally
The Zambian kwacha ended 2025 on a strong footing, extending gains against the United States dollar on the back of firm copper prices ...
Economy
Heritage sites to take centre stage in tourism drive —NHCC
The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) says it will intensify efforts to package heritage sites into compelling tourism products through improved site management, ...
