Economy
Finance Minister, Musokotwane, pledges sustained public engagement on 2026 budget
The government has pledged to maintain continuous and transparent engagement with citizens and stakeholders on the 2026 National Budget and the country’s broader ...
Economy
Stakeholders slam Zambia, DRC over alleged inaction on attacks against Zambian truck drivers
Some stakeholders in the informal sector of the economy have criticised the governments of Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for what ...
Economy
Copper shines in 2025, posting strongest gains in nearly 16 years
Copper capped off 2025 with its best annual performance since 2009, propelled by tightening global supply and rising expectations that demand linked to ...
Economy
Zambia’s 2026 test is turning stability into broad-based growth —Haabazoka
Economist, Lubinda Haabazoka, says Zambia’s biggest challenge in 2026 will be converting recent economic gains into tangible benefits for the private sector and ...
Economy
Zambia becomes first African country to accept Chinese currency, Yuan, for mining taxes
Zambia has become the first African country to formally accept China’s Yuan for the payment of mining taxes and royalties, highlighting Beijing’s growing ...
Economy
Petroleum transporters urge full implementation of local content law amid toll fee hikes
The Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia (PTAZ) has called for the full implementation of the local content statutory instrument to cushion the impact ...
Economy
Economic stability driving manufacturing growth – Minister Mulenga
Government has intensified efforts to grow Zambia’s manufacturing sector through targeted investor incentives and policy measures, including Statutory Instrument No. 45 of 2025, ...
Economy
Breaking! January petrol price maintained at K29.92, as Energy Regulation Board cuts diesel, kerosene, jet A-1 prices
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the pump price of petrol while reducing the prices of diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 for ...
Economy
Zambian truck drivers threaten regional boycott of DRC-bound routes if insecurity persists
The United Truck Drivers and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (UTDAWUZ) has declared full support for the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Zambia ...
Economy
Egypt, Afreximbank sign Memorandum of Understanding to launch pan-African gold bank
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to facilitate ...
