Economy
Zambia standards agency seeks statutory backing for product compliance marks
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has appealed to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to facilitate the issuance of a Statutory ...
Economy
Reports say Southern African equity markets hardest hit as Middle East tensions persist
African equity markets recorded mixed performances in the week ending March 6, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor ...
Economy
Arusha eGovernment forum sharpens rules on digital projects and Zambia should pay attention
Tanzania has opened its sixth annual eGovernment meeting in Arusha with a clear message to ministries and agencies: stop building disconnected systems, follow ...
Economy
Ecobank lending to women-led businesses jumps 194% in 2025 to hit $780 million
Ecobank Group has reported a 194 percent increase in lending to registered women-led businesses, extending US$780 million in 2025, up from US$265 million ...
Economy
Zambia secures $3.6 million climate data grant
The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment says Zambia has secured an investment phase grant of US$3,627,540 from the Systematic Observations Financing Facility. ...
Economy
Kwacha ends six-day losing streak
The Zambian Kwacha halted its six-day losing streak on Tuesday, according to market commentary from Access Bank Group. The commentary indicated that the ...
Economy
Debate over Tobacco Control Bill heightens as Haabazoka fears rise of illicit trade, loss of jobs
Economist, Lubinda Haabazoka, has warned that illicit cigarette trade will rise if Zambia’s proposed Tobacco Control Bill is enacted, saying the legislation risked ...
Economy
Zambia, Japan deepen economic ties as Lusaka Business Forum ends
Zambia and Japan have taken a significant step toward strengthening their economic partnership following the successful Zambia–Japan Business Forum held in Lusaka, which ...
Economy
Zambia Revenue Authority system glitches persist despite restoration claims
The system glitches on Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) platform appear not to have abated despite claims that the country’s tax and customs systems ...
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 ...














