Economy
Zambia unveils three policies to boost climate resilience, environmental governance
The Zambian government has unveiled three landmark policies aimed at strengthening environmental governance and climate resilience as the country faces the growing challenges ...
Economy
‘No diesel shortage but logistical challenges,’ ERB assures Zambians of stable fuel supply
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has denied reports suggesting that Zambia was experiencing a diesel shortage, insisting that national fuel stocks remained stable ...
Economy
Govt hails UNICEF support in addressing impact of climate change on children, youth, vulnerable households
The government has commended UNICEF for its continued role in addressing the growing impacts of climate change on children, youth and vulnerable households ...
Economy
After improved global economic ratings, Finance Minister, Musokotwane, says upgrades driven by reforms, not copper prices
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrades by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings are the ...
Economy
COMESA urges Zambia, member states to harness digital technologies for regional integration
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has urged member states, including Zambia, to leverage digital technologies to overcome bottlenecks that ...
Economy
Govt flags threats to non-timber forest products, launches bush2business project
The Zambian government has raised concern that forest degradation driven by charcoal production, land-use change, and climate impacts is threatening Non-Timber Forest Products ...
Economy
Government set to consolidate gaming laws, establish regulatory authority
Government has announced plans to consolidate six separate pieces of legislation into a single Act and establish the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Authority ...
Economy
Kwacha slips as copper hits record highs amid supply concerns
The Zambian kwacha closed Friday slightly weaker, extending Thursday’s bearish trend. Bloomberg data showed the local currency fell by 0.41 percent, ending the ...
Economy
Lusaka family’s basic needs basket rises to K11,079.23, spurred by charcoal price hikes
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) reports that the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for a family of five in Lusaka ...
Economy
Energy Regulation Board raises fuel prices for December as global oil costs surge
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has increased fuel pump prices for December 2025, citing higher international oil prices and the depreciation of the ...
