Economy
BoZ governor, Kalyalya, hails growth of intra-African trade fair, urges stronger Zambian participation
Bank of Zambia Governor, Dr. Denny Kalyalya, says the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) has grown into a major continental platform that offers Zambia ...
Economy
Afreximbank’s Denya urges Africa to prioritise industrialization, trade finance, infrastructure for economic transformation
Afreximbank Senior Executive Vice President, Denys Denya, has stressed the urgent need for Africa to move beyond the export of raw materials and ...
Economy
Mauritius reforms offer blueprint for Zambia, says business review agency
The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) says reforms implemented in Mauritius provide valuable lessons for Zambia as it works to enhance its business ...
Economy
President Tebboune, Oramah rally Africa to accelerate intra-trade, innovation, youth opportunities at IATF 2025
Africa’s largest trade and investment gathering, the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), opened in Algiers on Thursday with strong calls for accelerated intra-African ...
Economy
Human Rights Watch warns of deadly lead risks from Kabwe mine waste, blames South African company
A South African-owned company is providing access to toxic lead-bearing waste in Kabwe despite severe health risks for residents, Human Rights Watch (HRW) ...
Economy
FRA claims over 1.2 million tonnes of maize bought by August 31
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has reportedly purchased 1, 225, 215 metric tons of non-genetically modified Grade A white maize from farmers countrywide ...
Economy
EV growth in Zambia surges 334% after duty removal, study reveals
The Zambian Electric Mobility Innovation Alliance (ZEMIA) has reported a 334 percent rise in electric vehicle (EV) uptake since government scrapped customs duty ...
Economy
Southern Africa reportedly leads intra-African trade, despite housing 22% of continent’s population
Southern Africa, led by South Africa, has reportedly emerged as the dominant force in intra-African trade, recording US$58.1 billion in exchanges—nearly 30 percent ...
Economy
Fears mount over products scarcity as Nigeria’s Dangote refinery gasoline unit risks shut down for 2-3 months
The gasoline unit at Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery may be shut for 2-3 months for repairs, industry monitor IIR Energy told clients ...
Economy
Policy centre warns mining tax exemptions could erode Zambia’s revenue base
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has warned that recent tax concessions in the mining sector threaten Zambia’s ability to mobilise ...
