Economy
Firm commissions advanced fertiliser plant to support climate-smart agriculture in Zambia
Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) has commissioned a new fertiliser blending and granulating plant aimed at supporting climate-resilient agriculture and improving fertiliser supply ...
Economy
Zambian eurobond reportedly slumps as IMF flags weaker debt-carrying capacity
Zambian Eurobonds, particularly the 2053 maturity, saw a sharp decline on Wednesday following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest review, which flagged the ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia expands gold purchase programme to small-scale miners, renews Kansanshi deal
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced plans to expand its domestic gold purchase programme to include artisanal and small-scale miners, in a ...
Economy
Govt appoints ZCCM-IH to lead formalisation, transformation of Zambia’s gold sector
The Zambian government has formally mandated ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) to lead the formalisation, development, and transformation of the country’s gold sector. ...
Economy
Zambia, DRC eye joint hydrocarbon exploration in Lake Tanganyika, Lake Mweru regions
Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are considering a cooperation agreement to jointly explore and develop hydrocarbon resources in the Lake ...
Economy
Economic growth must benefit workers too, says labour union, ZUFIAW
The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) has called for a review of wage structures and the introduction of tax ...
Economy
Govt moves to formalise mining in Luapula Province to empower communities
The government has announced plans to formalise mining operations in Luapula Province to ensure that local communities benefitted from the region’s mineral wealth. ...
Economy
ZRA intensifies national campaign to make Smart Invoicing mandatory for all filling stations
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intensified a nationwide campaign to onboard all fuel service stations onto its Smart Invoicing platform, making the ...
Economy
Zambia pledges stronger role in UN landlocked nations group, eyes transport hub status
Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to the United Nations Group of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), highlighting the country’s ...
Economy
Zambia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio projected to fall below 100% for first time in over seven years — IMF
Zambia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to decline to 91.1 percent by December 2025, marking the first time in more than seven years ...
