Economy
ZACCI, KPMG Zambia forge strategic partnership to boost MSME growth, economic transformation
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) and KPMG Zambia have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the role of ...
Economy
U.S. company, KoBold, breaks into DRC, signs mineral exploration agreement with country’s leader, Tshisekedi
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly struck a preliminary mineral exploration agreement with US‑based Kobold Metals, deepening American involvement in its critical ...
Economy
ZRA seizes two trucks over alleged false declarations, attempt to evade K1.2 million tax
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized two trucks involved in a case of origin fraud, resulting in a revenue loss of over ...
Economy
Bioenergy firm calls for biofuel policy to unlock $100 million for rural cassava farmers
Richard Bennett, whose company plays in the bio-energy sector, has called for the urgent implementation of a biofuel statutory instrument policy. Bennett said ...
Economy
Govt moves to establish national super cooperative structure to enhance support for small-scale miners
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced plans to establish a national super cooperative structure specifically for Zambia’s gold-rich mining areas. ...
Economy
ZRA suspends withholding VAT mechanism following smart invoice rollout
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has announced the suspension of the Withholding Value Added Tax (WVAT) mechanism, effective August 1, 2025, citing improved ...
Economy
Govt calls for increased investment in artificial insemination, climate-smart livestock system
Government has emphasized the need to scale up investment in the artificial insemination programme in order to improve the calving rate and reach ...
Economy
Zambia attracts $3.6 billion in Chinese investment, accounting for over half of 2024 Foreign Direct Investment
Zambia recorded US$3.6 billion in Chinese investments in 2024, comprising 52 percent of total Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs), authorities have revealed. The investment ...
Economy
Food agency laments delays in purchase of white maize, names Northern, Luapula provinces as worst hit
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has reportedly purchased 102,578.27 metric tonnes of white maize so far since the commencement of the 2025 crop ...
Economy
Zambia urges World Bank body, IFC, to broaden investment portfolio to tackle access to electricity in rural areas
Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has urged the International Financial Corporation (IFC) to broaden its investment portfolio to include off-grid and renewable energy solutions ...
