Economy
ZSIC claims K122 million paid to 100,000 farmers hit by climate shocks
The Zambia State Insurance Corporation (ZSIC) has reportedly facilitated insurance payouts amounting to over K122 million to 100,000 Food Security Pack (FSP) farmers ...
Economy
Stakeholders demand urgent reforms to strengthen Zambia’s public debt transparency
Stakeholders have called for strengthened public debt transparency and accountability mechanisms in Zambia to ensure responsible borrowing and sustainable management of the country’s ...
Economy
Agency allocates 30 billion cubic meters of water for 2026 power generation, raises hope for improved electricity supply
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has allocated a total of 30 billion cubic metres (BCM) of water for power generation at Lake Kariba ...
Economy
Kwacha holds firm as gains cement currency’s strong October performance
Consolidation defined trading on Tuesday as the Zambian kwacha closed relatively unchanged, just below the K22.10 per US dollar mark. According to Access ...
Economy
World Bank expands currency hedging to boost investment in Africa’s rail projects
The World Bank has unveiled plans to scale up the use of currency risk hedging instruments as part of efforts to attract more ...
Economy
Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency warns public after three die from suspected illicit beer in Kalomo
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has cautioned the public against consuming unregulated beverages following the reported deaths of three people in Kalomo ...
Economy
Breaking! Standard Chartered sells Zambia retail banking business to FNB Zambia
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia has signed an agreement to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio to First National Bank (FNB) ...
Economy
Zambia, Zimbabwe agree on controlled over-utilization of Kariba water for power generation
Zambia and Zimbabwe have agreed to allow their respective power utilities, ZESCO Limited and the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), to temporarily over-utilize water ...
Economy
Infrastructure minister, Milupi, urges Africa to prioritise self-reliance, regional integration
Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister, Charles Milupi, has urged African nations to focus on self-reliance and regional integration, stressing that the continent ...
Economy
Elombi assumes office as fourth Afreximbank president, pledges to advance Africa’s industrialization
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Saturday inaugurated, Dr. George Elombi, as its fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding ...
