Economy
Afrobarometer Survey: Zambians urge climate action, hold human activity responsible
The latest Afrobarometer survey shows that many Zambians attribute the effects of climate change to human activity and are calling for urgent action ...
Economy
Zambia’s inflation eases to 12.6% as trade surplus falls to K0.4 billion
Zambia’s annual inflation rate eased to 12.6 percent in August 2025 from 13 percent in July, as the country’s trade surplus narrowed to ...
Economy
Japan credit rating agency affirms Afreximbank’s A- rating with stable outlook
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has maintained its A- issuer credit rating with a stable outlook, according to Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. ...
Economy
Group proposes 2.5% of Constituency Development Fund for marketeers loan facility
The Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) has called on government to channel part of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) towards marketeers, arguing ...
Economy
Stable, transparent tax regimes key to attracting investment into Africa —ITIC president, Witt
International Tax and Investment Centre (ITIC) president, Daniel Witt, has stressed that predictable and transparent tax regimes were essential for attracting investment into ...
Economy
Zambia targets $11.6 billion investment to expand power generation by 2030
Zambia is seeking US$11.6 billion in investments by 2030 to expand electricity generation and meet the country’s growing energy demand, authorities have revealed. ...
Economy
Zambia Revenue Authority unveils Africa’s third tax research data lab to strengthen policy, revenue mobilisation
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has launched a Research Data Lab in Lusaka, making Zambia the third country in Africa to establish such ...
Economy
Govt lauds Chinese investors in Zambia, as estimated investments hit $3 billion
The Zambian government has praised Chinese enterprises for being the country’s largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), contributing over US$3 billion and ...
Economy
Govt raises the alarm over distorted views on science threatening food security, public health
The Zambian government has expressed concern over the spread of misinformation about science, warning that it poses a significant threat not only to ...
Economy
Group urges President Hichilema to fast-track tobacco control bill amid industry pushback
Pressure is mounting on President Hakainde Hichilema to present the long-awaited Tobacco Control Bill of 2025 to Parliament, with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) ...
