Economy
PwC warns Zambia’s debt still a major strain despite reforms
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Country Senior Partner Andrew Chibuye has warned that Zambia’s debt remains a serious challenge despite reforms and growing revenues, stressing that ...
Economy
Zambia Revenue Authority raises VAT refunds to K2.2 billion monthly, says crackdown on fraud an ongoing exercise
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) claims it is now disbursing K2.2 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds every month as part of ...
Economy
Copper nears 16-month high as supply disruption lifts prices
Copper prices are on track for their strongest monthly performance in a year, with the metal rising nearly 5 percent in September to ...
Economy
Musokotwane says US$16 billion tracked under export proceeds framework
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says more than US$16 billion has passed through Zambia’s banking system since the introduction of the ...
Economy
Zambia, Tanzania and China sign US$1.4 billion Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority revitalisation deal
Zambia, Tanzania and China have signed the long-awaited TAZARA Revitalisation Project Agreements, marking a major milestone after more than a year and a ...
Economy
Zambia still classified in default despite 94% debt restructuring, says Treasury Secretary, Nkulukusa
Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, has said Zambia’s pending debt resolution with the remaining private creditors is delaying a full upgrade in ...
Economy
CSOs fault increase in funding of CDF projects amid allegations of mismanagement, poor accountability
Two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have questioned the justification for increasing the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) when local authorities in the 156 constituencies ...
Economy
2025 Energy Forum for Africa Conference showcases regional energy potential, by Kennedy Lutena
The 2025 Energy Forum for Africa Conference, which closed on Friday after opening on Wednesday in Lusaka, set the tone for stronger private ...
Economy
Young farmers call for youth-friendly credit facilities to unlock Zambia’s agric potential
The Young Emerging Farmers Initiative (YEFI) has urged government to develop youth-friendly credit facilities to address the persistent challenge of limited access to ...
Economy
Women engineers urged to drive sustainable development
Women engineers are making a profound impact not only within their professions but also in communities, education, mentorship, policy-making and innovation, says Zambia ...
