Economy
Kwacha records third consecutive monthly gain against US dollar on the back of steady forex inflows
The Zambian kwacha recorded its third consecutive monthly gain against the United States dollar in May, appreciating by just over five percent, according ...
Economy
Standards agency seizes over 1,000 unsafe products worth over K29,000 across four Zambian provinces
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has seized over 1,000 non-compliant assorted products in North-Western, Luapula, Northern, and Muchinga provinces, valued at approximately ...
Economy
Economist urges Zambia to curb post-harvest losses amid record maize output
Lusaka-based economist, Kelvin Chisanga, has urged Zambia to urgently address the adverse effects of post-harvest losses, warning that they posed a serious threat ...
Economy
ERB lowers fuel prices, as kwacha appreciates; Petrol to sell for K31.36 per litre, diesel, K25.12
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in the pump prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene, and Jet A-1, attributing the adjustment ...
Economy
ZESCO to add 800MW solar capacity by 2025 amid improved outlook for rainfall (video)
Zambia’ power utility, ZESCO has announced that an additional 500 to 800 megawatts of solar energy capacity will be added to the main ...
Economy
Economic body insists on sustained vigilance amid persistent economic risks facing Zambia
The Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has underscored the importance of maintaining vigilance in the light of persistent downside risks and inflationary pressures ...
Economy
Zambia in debt restructuring talks with Afreximbank, TDB —Finance minister, Musokotwane
Zambia is in the process of restructuring its debt with regional lenders — including the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Eastern and ...
Economy
Govt launches affordable electricity subsidy for rural households under NEAT programme
The government has officially launched a new transformational electricity subsidy under the National Energy Advancement Transformation (NEAT) Programme. The new subsidy component under ...
Economy
Africa settles for Mauritania’s Tah as AfDB president
Samuel Maimbo, Zambia’s candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on Thursday lost the race for the institution’s top job, ...
Economy
Zambia: Equity market posts strong gains as turnover surges over 200 percent
The local equity market posted robust gains last week, with turnover soaring to over K21.3 million — a surge of more than 200 ...
