Economy
COMESA Business Council calls for stronger regional business support systems
The COMESA Business Council (CBC) has emphasized the need for improved business support systems and harmonized registration processes across the region to enhance ...
Economy
Government reportedly intensifies surveillance to guard against locust threats
The government has reportedly taken measures to safeguard the country’s crops, fauna, flora, and grasslands for domestic use and fodder against potential threats ...
Economy
Ecobank Zambia launches Sungapo campaign to mark 40th anniversary
Ecobank Zambia has unveiled its Sungapo campaign, a customer promotion designed to celebrate the bank’s 40th anniversary by rewarding loyal clients with prizes, ...
Economy
Economic group flags policy, infrastructure, capacity gaps as key hurdles to AfCFTA implementation
Jacob Kotcho, Director of Common Markets at the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), has identified critical obstacles hindering the effective operationalization ...
Economy
UN calls on African countries to accelerate industrialization, job creation, inclusive growth
The United Nations has urged African countries to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing it as a ...
Economy
Group warns foreign traders’ dominance threatens local businesses
The Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) has raised concerns over the growing influx of foreign traders, warning that it was adversely affecting ...
Economy
Konkola Copper Mines unveils $2.5 billion expansion plan to unlock 16 million tonnes of copper
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a multi-billion-dollar expansion drive to tap into its vast untapped mineral reserves and tackle long-standing energy constraints. ...
Economy
Firm gears up to expand solar mini grids in Zambia, targets 71 by 2027
ENGIE Energy Access has reportedly unveiled plans to scale up to 71 solar mini grids in Zambia by 2027, as part of its ...
Economy
African nations lean heavily on IMF amid mounting debt crisis
African countries are turning increasingly to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financing support, receiving nearly US$69 billion since 2020 as debt burdens ...
Economy
TAZAMA plans new pipelines, 400MW gas plant to boost regional energy integration
TAZAMA Pipelines Limited is reportedly set to expand its operations with new pipelines and a 400-megawatt gas power plant, aiming to modernize infrastructure ...
