Economy
Zambia targets $11.6 billion investment to expand power generation by 2030
Zambia is seeking US$11.6 billion in investments by 2030 to expand electricity generation and meet the country’s growing energy demand, authorities have revealed. ...
Economy
Zambia Revenue Authority unveils Africa’s third tax research data lab to strengthen policy, revenue mobilisation
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has launched a Research Data Lab in Lusaka, making Zambia the third country in Africa to establish such ...
Economy
Govt lauds Chinese investors in Zambia, as estimated investments hit $3 billion
The Zambian government has praised Chinese enterprises for being the country’s largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), contributing over US$3 billion and ...
Economy
Govt raises the alarm over distorted views on science threatening food security, public health
The Zambian government has expressed concern over the spread of misinformation about science, warning that it poses a significant threat not only to ...
Economy
Group urges President Hichilema to fast-track tobacco control bill amid industry pushback
Pressure is mounting on President Hakainde Hichilema to present the long-awaited Tobacco Control Bill of 2025 to Parliament, with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) ...
Economy
Govt takes over process of hiring consultant to assess extent of Kafue River pollution by Sino Leach Metal
The Zambian government has announced that it was taking over the procurement process for an independent consulting firm to assess the extent of ...
Economy
Jesuit centre, govt call for climate adaptation strategies to protect vulnerable communities
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflections (JCTR) has emphasized the need for the government to begin to invest in local adaptation strategies from ...
Economy
Govt moves to enhance profile of Livingstone town as world class tourist destination
Government has reportedly embarked on the Livingstone Town Centre Development Programme aimed at positioning the country’s tourism capital as a premier global destination. ...
Economy
Kwacha edges up 0.19% against dollar as Rand strengthens on Fed rate cut hopes
The Zambian Kwacha recorded slight gains against the United States dollar last Friday, according to Bloomberg data. Figures showed that the local currency ...
Economy
ZCGS, FNB seal K100 million partnership to boost MSME growth
The Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme (ZCGS) and First National Bank (FNB) Zambia have reportedly signed a K100 million partnership aimed at unlocking growth ...
