Economy
Cotton sector in decline despite huge economic potential, Cotton Board official warns
Zambia’s cotton industry, once a major employer in rural areas and a key foreign exchange earner, is in a steady decline despite its ...
Economy
Kwacha extends losses against dollar
The Zambian Kwacha remained under pressure yesterday, extending its losses against the United States dollar for a second consecutive session. According to Bloomberg ...
Economy
AfDB approves US$5 billion framework to cushion Africa from energy, fertiliser crisis
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing framework that could mobilise up to US$5.06 billion to help African countries manage rising ...
Economy
FRA claims maize purchase target exceeds 100 percent in Northern Province
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Northern Province has reportedly exceeded its maize purchase target for the 2026 Crop Marketing Season, having procured ...
Economy
Civil Society groups urge stronger regulation as Zambia faces surge in critical minerals investment
Civil Society groups have warned that Zambia’s push to become a leading supplier of minerals for the global energy transition must be matched ...
Economy
Zambia’s revenue authority launches nationwide cost of tax compliance survey
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has commenced a nationwide Cost of Tax Compliance Survey to establish the costs, challenges and practical experiences taxpayers ...
Economy
Stanbic, civic group partner to expand financial access for women entrepreneurs
Stanbic Bank Zambia and development organisation CARE Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding to help women entrepreneurs, savings groups and underserved communities ...
Economy
Kwacha strengthens against dollar despite third consecutive weekly loss
The Zambian Kwacha strengthened against the United States dollar on Friday but still ended the week with its third consecutive weekly loss as ...
Economy
Association urges tighter market surveillance, as counterfeit products reportedly flood market
The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has expressed concern over the growing presence of suspected counterfeit and substandard cosmetic and personal-care products on the ...
Economy
Zambia spends K7.6 billion on debt service in August, as treasury releases K16.1 billion
The Zambian Government released K7.6 billion in August 2026 towards debt service and the dismantling of domestic arrears, making it the single largest ...
