Economy
Nigeria signs agreement to host 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, targets $50 billion in deals
Nigeria has signed a hosting agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027, taking over from Algeria, which held the 2025 edition that ...
Economy
Zambia seeks Vietnam’s expertise to boost smallholder farmers productivity
The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling low productivity among smallholder farmers, a challenge officials say continues to constrain the agriculture ...
Economy
Zambia standards agency steps up support for women-led businesses
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it is promoting a fair and competitive environment to help women-led businesses produce safe, high-quality products ...
Economy
Tax authority, ZRA, waives penalties after system outage disrupts services
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it will waive penalties and interest incurred by taxpayers following a technical outage that disrupted its tax ...
Economy
Govt releases K14.5 billion in February to fund wages, debt service, social programmes
Zambia released K14.5 billion in February 2026 to support public service delivery, finance social protection and agricultural programmes, meet debt obligations and continue ...
Economy
Zambia secures $277 million debt restructuring deal with UK, payments extended to 2043
Zambia has successfully concluded debt restructuring negotiations with the United Kingdom amounting to US$277 million, with repayments now scheduled until 2043. Finance and ...
Economy
IMF cuts Zambia’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.5% amid mining, energy challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Zambia’s growth prospects to 4.5 percent, citing domestic challenges and heightened global economic uncertainty. An IMF ...
Economy
Kwacha weakens for fourth straight session against US dollar
The Zambian Kwacha remained under pressure on Thursday, extending its losses for a fourth consecutive trading session against the United States dollar. According ...
Economy
Local motor vehicle inspection company, AAA, obtains Kenyan accreditation
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says the attainment of ISO 17020 international accreditation by Africa Automotive Analysis (AAA) is a major step ...
Economy
Zambia to host African biosphere reserves assembly in Livingstone
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing science, technology and innovation in support of environmental sustainability and inclusive development as the country prepares ...
