Economy
Treasury bill auction under subscribed, as K1.73 billion subscribed against securities worth K2.2 billion
Last week’s Treasury bill auction was under-subscribed after the government attracted bids worth K1.73 billion against securities worth K2.2 billion offered to investors. ...
Economy
Kwacha extends losses for third consecutive session
The Zambian Kwacha extended its decline against the United States dollar for a third consecutive session on Friday, as increased demand for hard ...
Economy
Post-election reviews reportedly show stable investor confidence, as Zambia bonds attract more attention
Zambia’s government bonds are reportedly becoming more attractive to investors as shown in post-election reviews, with expectations of continued fiscal consolidation and political ...
Economy
Social programmes reportedly under strain as group highlights K26.3bn supplementary budget pressure
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction has warned that Zambia’s 2026 national budget was under clear strain, with funding for social and development ...
Economy
Group warns against post-election ‘reward budget’
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has cautioned government against using the 2027 National Budget as a “reward budget”, warning that ...
Economy
Kwacha slips as copper squeeze eases
The Zambian Kwacha weakened slightly against the United States dollar on Wednesday as demand for hard currency outpaced available supply, while signs of ...
Economy
Group urges policy consistency after Hichilema re-election
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has called for policy consistency, predictability and stronger public-private sector collaboration as Zambia enters a ...
Economy
Zambia’s mainstay, copper, surges as supply tightens
Copper prices have gained more than 13 percent this year as a short-term supply squeeze on the London Metal Exchange (LME) continues to ...
Economy
Reserve cut may boost private sector lending —Haabazoka
The Bank of Zambia’s decision to reduce the statutory reserve ratio on Kwacha deposits could increase liquidity in the financial system and support ...
Economy
Food Reserve Agency says over 28,000 metric tonnes of Maize purchased in Northern Province
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has reportedly purchased 28,495 metric tonnes of maize in Northern Province, equivalent to approximately 569,900 50-kilogramme bags, as ...
