Economy
IMF calls on Zambia to balance climate finance, business reforms
The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) country report has emphasized the need for the Zambian government to attract a balanced mix of private ...
Economy
Bloomberg tips Zambia for 6% GDP growth in 2025, highest since 2018; Hichilema hails reforms
President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed Bloomberg’s latest economic outlook projecting Zambia to record over 6 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2025, ...
Economy
Engineering institute moves to prosecute uncertified solar panel technicians to protect consumers
The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has announced plans to begin accrediting solar panel installers, a move aimed at protecting consumers and safeguarding ...
Economy
AfDB supports AI training to drive Africa’s agenda 2063
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has thrown its weight behind a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme designed to accelerate Africa’s progress towards ...
Economy
Airtel commits to 350 additional towers amid rising customer complaints
Following widespread public complaints over poor service, Airtel Limited Chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, has pledged to improve Zambia’s network coverage by installing 350 ...
Economy
Fitch Solutions warns Zambia may struggle to curb mining pollution
Zambia’s efforts to manage mining-related pollution are unlikely to yield significant reductions, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, as the government continues ...
Economy
ZEDF launches $2.8 million pilot project to boost non-traditional agribusiness exports
The Zambia Export Development Fund (ZEDF) has launched a US$2.8 million pilot programme to finance agribusiness projects, in a bid to create new ...
Economy
Policy centre calls for higher tobacco taxes in Zambia, as number of smokers set to hit 1.5 million in 2025
Tobacco use is reportedly costing the Zambian economy an estimated K2.8 billion annually in health expenses and lost productivity, prompting the Centre for ...
Economy
Farmers’ unions back export of surplus maize, call for fair pricing
The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has welcomed government’s decision to reopen maize export borders, saying the move is expected to improve producer ...
Economy
Study finds Yango used by 80% of Lusaka residents, key to jobs, urban mobility
Nearly 80 percent of residents in the Lusaka metropolitan area use Yango ride-hailing services, positioning the platform as an essential part of urban ...
