Economy
Zambia reports surge in pangolin-related wildlife crime with 154 arrests in two years
The Ministry of Tourism has raised concern over a continued rise in arrests linked to the illegal trade in pangolins and their products. ...
Economy
Zambia public debt rises to $28.9 billion as government pursues fiscal discipline
Zambia’s public debt reached US$28.9 billion at the end of December 2025, as the government continued efforts to balance borrowing with economic recovery ...
Economy
Zambia’s local bond market leads Africa with 25% returns
Zambia’s local-currency bond market has emerged as Africa’s best performer this year, delivering returns of about 25 percent and outperforming all other domestic ...
Economy
Zambia’s central bank moves to modernise digital payments, tackle cyber risks
Zambia’s central bank is rolling out reforms to modernise the country’s digital payment ecosystem, aiming to make mobile wallets more flexible, boost financial ...
Economy
Zambia perfecting plans to introduce nuclear power in energy mix —Ministry of Technology and Science
Zambia has begun developing a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to govern nuclear safety, security, safeguards and liability as part of its plan ...
Economy
Consumer watchdog backs proposed Tobacco Control Bill in Zambia
Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) on Wednesday endorsed government’s proposed Tobacco Control Bill, saying the legislation was vital to protecting public health and did ...
Economy
Renewable energy group calls for improved financing access for Independent Power Producers
The Zambia Renewable Energy Association (ZARENA) has called for stronger measures to help Independent Power Producers (IPPs) access long-term financing and achieve full ...
Economy
Regional integration receives boost as Chanida–Cassacatiza one-stop border post goes live
Zambia and Mozambique are set to launch a landmark cross-border one-stop border post at Chanida–Cassacatiza, marking a major milestone in regional trade facilitation ...
Economy
Oxfam, CTPD urge Zambia to audit decade of public debt for possible illegitimacy
Oxfam Zambia and the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) on Wednesday called on the Zambian government to commission an independent forensic ...
Economy
Zambia, Namibia pledge closer trade and economic ties at Tokyo meeting
Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, Tobias Mulimbika, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations with Namibia. Mulimbika highlighted that ...
