Economy
Minister of Green Economy, Mposha, decries poor work culture, corrupt practices at ZEMA
Green Economy and Environment Minister, Mike Mposha, has issued a stern warning to officers at the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) against corruption, ...
Economy
US-China trade tensions threaten African currencies amid slump in oil prices
Escalating trade tensions between the United States and China are heightening risks for African economies, as President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh tariffs ...
Economy
Justice elusive as half of Zambia still lives without electricity, says civil society group at Lusaka rally
Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) has expressed concern over the country’s energy inequality, stating that it was difficult to speak of justice when ...
Economy
Group warns weak regulatory framework could derail Zambia’s beef export ambitions
The Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) has warned that the government may fall short of its beef export targets due to a lack ...
Economy
Nearly 48% of Zambia’s K21.4 billion September spending goes into debt servicing, payment of arrears
Government has released K21.4 billion for September 2025, reinforcing its commitment to fiscal discipline, debt reduction, and public service delivery, Finance and National ...
Economy
Standard Chartered restates long-term commitment to driving digital inclusion, as WiT Cohort Five graduates
Standard Charted Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Sonny Zulu, has reaffirmed the organization’s long-term commitment to driving digital inclusion and supporting women innovators. Speaking ...
Economy
Agric minister, Mtolo, urges private sector to invest in agro-processing, storage facilities
Agriculture Minister, Reuben Mtolo, has urged the private sector to increase investment in storage facilities, agro-processing plants, and agricultural infrastructure to support Zambia’s ...
Economy
Academics call for stronger enforcement of mining-university partnerships
Academics have urged government to establish a clear national framework to compel mining companies to honour Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with universities, ...
Economy
Government launches 41 new compulsory standards to boost product safety
Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has launched the implementation of 41 additional compulsory standards by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA), ...
Economy
Govt vows to go tough on suppliers who breach newly signed Local Content Statutory Instrument
Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has cautioned local suppliers and contractors not to embarrass the government by failing to meet standards ...
