Economy
Ministry of Finance warns low insurance uptake threatens Africa economic resilience
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning says the continued low uptake of insurance products across Africa is a serious concern that threatens ...
Economy
Nyimba drought triggered severe violations of right to food, other fundamental rights —Report
A new FIAN Zambia report has revealed that the 2023–2024 drought caused grave violations of the Right to Food and Nutrition and other ...
Economy
Without miner safety and welfare, reforms in mining industry amount to no gain —Mine Workers Union
The Mine-Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) says government’s restructuring of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development — including the creation of the ...
Economy
Zambia seeks Japanese investment to drive copper value addition
Government says Zambia is seeking a stronger partnership with Japan to transform its copper into high-value finished products rather than exporting raw minerals. ...
Economy
Govt lauds GreenCo’s push for regional energy leadership as new solar-powered facility opens in Lusaka
Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has described GreenCo’s newly commissioned facility in Lusaka as a significant step in Zambia’s clean energy transition and a ...
Economy
Government reiterates commitment to pay farmers for FRA maize deliveries
Agriculture Minister, Reuben Mtolo, claims the government has paid more than K6.1 billion to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency ...
Economy
Infratel moves to mentor young innovators, sets up hub at University of Zambia
Infratel has launched an innovation hub at the University of Zambia (UNZA) intended to provide technical expertise, mentorship and resources for young innovators, ...
Economy
COMESA reviews final year regional statistics strategy, cites key progress
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has highlighted progress made in implementing its regional statistics strategy, while outlining measures taken ...
Economy
Chinese company receives investment license for $1.1 billion Ndola refinery project
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says it has handed over the Investment License to China Zambia Petrochemical Corporation, a Special Purpose Vehicle established ...
Economy
Konkola Copper Mines listing in top global capital markets will drive Zambia’s copper ambitions —Chilembo
Zambia Chamber of Mines Chief Executive Officer, Sokwani Chilembo, says the expected listing of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in some of the world’s ...
