Economy
Cross-border traders lament cost of doing business, say stable Kwacha yet to impact operations
The recent stabilisation of the Zambian Kwacha is a positive development, but its benefits have yet to meaningfully reach businesses and ordinary traders, ...
Economy
Zambia, Power China explore waste-to-energy pilot project
The Zambian government says they are in discussions with Power China Eco-Environmental Group Limited to explore joint initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable environmental ...
Economy
Access Bank prioritizing payment to farmers owed by Food Reserve Agency, says over 300,000 paid
Access Bank Zambia has reportedly paid out more than K3 billion to over 311,000 farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency ...
Economy
Lusaka City Council approves K1.15 billion budget for 2026, up 7% from 2025
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has approved a 2026 budget of K1,151,464,462, representing a seven percent increase from the 2025 allocation. ...
Economy
Kwacha extends record-breaking rally as Zambia opts for new IMF programme
The Zambian Kwacha continued its record-breaking rally after authorities signalled a strategic shift toward negotiating a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme rather ...
Economy
Group demands clarity on government’s Yuan tax policy
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has urged the government to clearly outline the Yuan tax settlement mechanism—along with risk mitigation measures ...
Economy
Zambian govt resolves not to seek one-year extension of current IMF Extended Credit Facility programme
The Zambian government has announced that it will not pursue a one-year extension of its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility ...
Economy
Passenger train services to resume Feb 10 between Zambia and Tanzania, TAZARA announces after 7 months suspension
The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring safe, reliable and affordable passenger rail services as part of its broader ...
Economy
8 African economies flagged for money laundering face increasing pressure under global financial scrutiny (See list)
As 2026 begins, several African economies are under growing pressure from stricter global financial compliance standards, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ...
Economy
Govt reportedly deploys pesticides as fall armyworms detected in Lusaka
Government has reportedly dispatched 10,000 litres of pesticides to Lusaka Province to control the outbreak of Fall Armyworms, following reports of the pest’s ...
