ZM Index
Kwacha expected to hold steady amid strong dollar supply
The short-term outlook is expected see a steady Kwacha on the back of consistent United States (US) dollar supply. The projection comes after ...
Economy
Energy stakeholders urged to focus on bridging Zambia’s rural energy gap
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on key stakeholders in Zambia’s energy sector to adopt innovative Power Purchase Agreements ...
Tech
Techbytes: SeamlessHR reportedly raises $9 million to transform workforce productivity in Africa (appsafrica)
SeamlessHR, one of African Human Resource technology company, has reportedly raised US$9 million in a funding round led by the Gates Foundation and ...
Economy
Mines Minister, Kabuswe, confirms govt reviewing reintroduced 15% duty on emeralds, precious stones
Mines and Mineral Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has officially announced that government is reviewing the reintroduced 15 percent duty on emeralds and precious ...
International
Alliance of Sahel States resolve to raise a 5,000-troop military unit to fight jihadists
Three junta-ruled countries in Africa’s Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for ...
Economy
World Bank grants Zambia $292 million for energy expansion through interconnector project
The World Bank has approved a $292 million grant to support Zambia’s energy sector through the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP). The initiative aims ...
Economy
Mobile money transactions experience 9% growth, hit K345 billion by Q3 2024
The Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has reported a nine percent growth in mobile money transactions, reaching K345 billion as of September 2024, ...
Economy
Zambia’s public debt reaches $25.3 billion, finance ministry confirms
Zambia’s public and publicly guaranteed debt has surged to US$25.3 billion as of September 2024, the Ministry of Finance has disclosed, citing financial ...
Economy
ZNS claims over 1,000 bags of subsidised mealie-meal seized in Lusaka’s Mtendere township
The Zambia National Service (ZNS) on Tuesday reportedly seized over 1,000 by 25 kilogramme Eagles breakfast mealie meal stashed in retail shops in ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia records $11.2 billion in exports through e-BoP monitoring system
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has recorded export proceeds amounting to US$11.2 billion through its Electronic Balance of Payment (e-BoP) monitoring system as ...
