Economy
8 African economies flagged for money laundering face increasing pressure under global financial scrutiny (See list)
As 2026 begins, several African economies are under growing pressure from stricter global financial compliance standards, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ...
Economy
Govt reportedly deploys pesticides as fall armyworms detected in Lusaka
Government has reportedly dispatched 10,000 litres of pesticides to Lusaka Province to control the outbreak of Fall Armyworms, following reports of the pest’s ...
Economy
Govt, chiefs reportedly join forces to protect Lundazi national forest
Government says it has partnered with traditional leaders and private sector stakeholders to halt the rapid degradation of the Lundazi National Forest in ...
Economy
Zambian Kwacha closes 2025 firm as copper prices rally
The Zambian kwacha ended 2025 on a strong footing, extending gains against the United States dollar on the back of firm copper prices ...
Economy
Heritage sites to take centre stage in tourism drive —NHCC
The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) says it will intensify efforts to package heritage sites into compelling tourism products through improved site management, ...
Economy
Finance Minister, Musokotwane, pledges sustained public engagement on 2026 budget
The government has pledged to maintain continuous and transparent engagement with citizens and stakeholders on the 2026 National Budget and the country’s broader ...
Economy
Stakeholders slam Zambia, DRC over alleged inaction on attacks against Zambian truck drivers
Some stakeholders in the informal sector of the economy have criticised the governments of Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for what ...
Economy
Copper shines in 2025, posting strongest gains in nearly 16 years
Copper capped off 2025 with its best annual performance since 2009, propelled by tightening global supply and rising expectations that demand linked to ...
Economy
Zambia’s 2026 test is turning stability into broad-based growth —Haabazoka
Economist, Lubinda Haabazoka, says Zambia’s biggest challenge in 2026 will be converting recent economic gains into tangible benefits for the private sector and ...
Economy
Zambia becomes first African country to accept Chinese currency, Yuan, for mining taxes
Zambia has become the first African country to formally accept China’s Yuan for the payment of mining taxes and royalties, highlighting Beijing’s growing ...
