Economy
Stanbic targets energy, mining, manufacturing, agriculture to drive Zambia’s growth
Stanbic Bank Zambia says it is prioritising financing for the energy, manufacturing, mining and agriculture sectors as it seeks to support Zambia’s economic ...
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Former Copperbelt police chief charged over $448,596 copper theft, as Zambia’s July inflation holds at 6.5%. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are our top stories of the week. 1. Former Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Mwala Yuyi, an independent ...
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Civil society condemns alleged SMS linking cash transfers to voting for ruling UPND
Nine Civil Society Organisations have expressed grave concern over reported SMS messages allegedly linking the Government’s Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme to voting ...
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Copper production edges up in first half of 2026, Zambia Ministry official says
Zambia’s copper production recorded modest growth in the first half of 2026, supported by increased output at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Kansanshi Mine ...
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Former Copperbelt police chief among six charged over $448,596 copper theft
Former Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Mwala Yuyi, an independent parliamentary candidate, a magistrate, two police officers and a court clerk have been arrested ...
Economy
Zambia’s July inflation holds at 6.5%, trade surplus narrows
Zambia’s annual inflation rate held steady at 6.5 percent in July, unchanged from June, as easing food price pressures were offset by higher ...
Economy
Kwacha extends losses, ranks worst-performing African currency in July
The Kwacha weakened for a third consecutive trading session yesterday, extending its month-long decline against the US dollar as demand for foreign currency ...
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Four Chongwe aspiring candidates resign ahead of 2026 polls, ECZ announces
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced the formal resignation of four aspiring candidates in Chongwe District ahead of the 13 August ...
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Zambia targets 82% domestic financing of 2026 national budget
Zambia expects approximately 82 percent of resources supporting the 2026 National Budget to be mobilized domestically through tax and non-tax revenue, up from ...
Economy
ZDA claims rising investor confidence, as US$97billion investment licences reportedly issued since 2021
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has reportedly issued 2,338 investment licences worth US$97 billion between 2021 and June 2026, surpassing the US$70 billion ...
