Economy
Company registrations rise 7 percent as transport, ICT sectors lead growth
More than 9,100 new companies were registered in Zambia between January and May 2026, marking a seven percent increase over the same period ...
Economy
Fear of genetically modified technologies stalling Zambia’s food security push, says UNZA don
Skepticism around Genetically Modified (GM) technologies continues to slow Zambia’s adoption of biotech solutions that could lift crop yields and strengthen food security, ...
Economy
ZDA boss, Halwampa, calls for unified investment due diligence framework at OECD forum
Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Director General Albert Halwampa has called for a comprehensive investment due diligence framework to strengthen responsible investment and improve ...
Economy
Zambia’s PPP framework attracts over $19 billion, envoy tells UAE investors
Zambia’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework has attracted more than US$19 billion in investments over the past four years, authorities have revealed. Zambia’s Ambassador ...
Economy
Cost of living climbs K747.88 in six months despite economic gains —Report
The cost of meeting basic needs for a family of five in Lusaka rose by K747.88 between January and June 2026, even as ...
Economy
Zambia pushes for bigger share of global carbon finance at Paris meeting
Zambia is stepping up efforts to unlock greater climate financing by participating in a high-level global meeting in Paris aimed at expanding carbon ...
Economy
Copper gains on easing geopolitical tensions as Kwacha holds firm
Copper prices edged higher on the international market as investors weighed improving geopolitical sentiment following renewed peace talks between the United States and ...
Economy
Agro-dealers given documentation deadline for farmer support programme
The Ministry of Agriculture has directed all Agro-dealers intending to participate in the Farmer Input Support Programme under the E-Voucher modality for the ...
Economy
Lusaka City Council says K19.4 million disbursed to Lusaka startups
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has disbursed K19.4 million under the 2026 Constituency Development Fund to capitalise 884 small and startup ...
Economy
Improved copper output, agric harvests set to boost Kwacha value
Zambia’s improving mining performance and prospects for a stronger agricultural harvest are expected to provide medium-term support to the Kwacha, although the local ...
