Economy
Vice President Nalumango defends domestic borrowing strategy, says results are there for everyone to see
Borrowing is part of a broader strategy to address the country’s economic challenges, says Vice president, Mutale Nalumango, in her defence of government’s ...
Economy
Zambia to host inaugural borrowers’ forum to champion fairer global debt architecture
Zambia is set to host the inaugural Borrowers’ Forum, a landmark initiative aimed at empowering developing countries on effective debt management. The Forum ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia to introduce new capital rules to strengthen financial sector resilience
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is set to introduce a new capital adequacy framework for banks and financial institutions aimed at strengthening capital ...
Economy
Afreximbank downgraded again, as Moody’s joins Fitch to raise flags on non-performing loans
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been downgraded by Moody’s from Baa1 to Baa2, its second cut in four weeks. The move, analysts ...
Economy
Lusaka Stock Exchange records 31% growth in first half of 2025 amid strong equity rally
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) closed June with a 31 percent year-to-date gain, as the All-Share Index reached 20,214.88 points. Strong performances from ...
Economy
Cost of living still out of reach for many, JCTR warns in half-year Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Report
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has warned that the cost of living in Zambia remained persistently high, with families struggling to ...
Economy
Standard Bank to host Africa Unlocked 2025, as continent confronts global economic shifts
Standard Bank will host its second annual Africa Unlocked business and economic forum next week, in Cape Town, bringing together key players from ...
Economy
Chief Chanje describes 2024-2025 tobacco marketing season as worst, alleges rampant corruption by field officers (video)
Chief Chanje of Chipangali District in Eastern Province has described the 2024–2025 tobacco marketing season as the worst in recent memory, accusing field ...
Economy
Economist seeks fresh approach to Zambia’s national budgeting process to unlock inclusive, resilient growth
An economist, Kelvin Chisanga, has called for a renewed approach to Zambia’s national budgeting process, stressing the need for targeted reforms to support ...
Economy
Zambia must broaden economy for shared growth — World Bank
The World Bank Country Manager for Zambia, Achim Fock, has emphasized the need for Zambia to urgently diversify its economy to fast-track economic ...
