Economy
Copper faces $10,000 price risk as US tariff outlook shifts
Copper prices could fall towards US$10,000 per tonne if United States President Donald Trump abandons proposed import tariffs, as uncertainty over the policy ...
Economy
ZCSA moves to expand consumer protection with 42 new proposed standards
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it is consulting stakeholders on 42 proposed compulsory standards covering products ranging from food and chemicals ...
Economy
SADC urges investment in disaster resilience and financing mechanisms
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for increased investment in long-term disaster resilience and sustainable financing mechanisms to minimise losses, protect ...
Economy
ZRA seizes goods worth K22.5 million, impounds three stolen vehicles
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and partner law enforcement agencies have seized assorted goods worth an estimated K22.5 million and impounded three vehicles ...
Economy
Zambia urged to strengthen waste controls over microplastic pollution risks
Environmental health advocate, Christopher Mtonga, has warned that microplastic pollution poses a threat to Zambia’s aquatic ecosystems and public health, calling for stronger ...
Economy
ZRA turns to data sharing to strengthen tax compliance
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is strengthening collaboration with public institutions through integrated digital systems to improve taxpayer identification, information sharing and compliance monitoring, ...
Economy
Zambia claims unemployment rate falls to 9.9%, as Western Province worst hit at 20.6%
Zambia’s unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in 2025 from 12.9 percent in 2024, while the employment-to-population ratio increased to 37.1 percent, according ...
Economy
Zambia joins World Bank minerals compact to target 250,000 jobs by 2031
Zambia is seeking to attract private investment into mining and supporting infrastructure under a new World Bank Group minerals partnership, with a target ...
Economy
Ecobank, CIPS partner to strengthen China-Africa payment systems
Ecobank Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) to strengthen Chinese yuan payment connectivity between China ...
Economy
World Bank calls for faster implementation of Muchinga emissions reduction programme
The World Bank has called for accelerated implementation of the Muchinga Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) to ensure communities benefit from landscape restoration and ...
