Economy
World Bank approves $200 million grant to expand energy access in Zambia
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$200 million grant under the International Development Association (IDA) to support the 13th ...
Economy
Professor Mulenga, others call for establishment of environmental court in Zambia
Renowned Zambian environmental law consultant, Professor Chipasha Mulenga, has called for the establishment of a specialised environmental court to address the growing ecological ...
Economy
Zambian manufacturers blame illicit trade, tax policy shifts as key constraints to industrial growth
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has highlighted a range of structural constraints limiting the country’s industrial growth, with illicit trade—particularly in tobacco, ...
Economy
Kwacha ranks as Africa’s second-best performing currency despite trade deficit risks
The Zambian kwacha has surged nearly 1.5 percent against the US dollar this week, maintaining its position as Africa’s second-best performing currency in ...
Economy
TECNO celebrates 10 years in Zambia: A decade of innovation, community, gratitude
TECNO Mobile is proud to commemorate 10 years of dedicated service and innovation in Zambia. Since entering the market, TECNO has become a ...
Economy
Energy Regulation Board retains July fuel pump prices for August
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained fuel pump prices for the month of July due to appreciation of the Kwacha despite a ...
Economy
Inflation slows to 13.0% in July as Zambia swings to K5.3 billion trade deficit
Zambia’s annual inflation rate for July 2025 slowed to 13.0 percent from 14.1 percent recorded in June, largely driven by declining food and ...
Economy
Govt dismisses rumours of job losses at TAZARA, as concessionaire set to take over operations
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has dismissed social media reports suggesting that employees of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) will lose their ...
Economy
Govt reportedly establishes market centres to formalise trade in gold, other resources
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced the establishment of market centres aimed at promoting formal trade in gold and other ...
Economy
Illicit flows cost Zambia over K91 billion, representing nearly 42% of 2025 national budget —CTPD
Zambia potentially lost over K91 billion in 2024—nearly 42 percent of the proposed 2025 National Budget—due to suspected Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), the ...
