Economy
Use of dollar for local transactions may become a criminal offense soon
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has drafted new regulations to curb the use of foreign currencies in the economy, particularly during a local ...
Economy
Zambia realises $2.68 billion from top five Non-Traditional Export markets in 2023, DR Congo tops
Zambia has realised US$2.68 billion from its top five markets for Non-Traditional Exports (NTE) in 2023, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...
Economy
Securities and Exchange Commission proposes measures to expand green project financing in Zambia
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in its effort to lead green project financing, has proposed reduction in import taxes which are expected ...
Metro
Speaker Mutti tasks Tourism minister to find solutions to human-animal conflicts, as woman reported killed by elephant
Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has wondered why Zambians are always in conflict with wild animals when people in neigbouring countries ...
International
Kenya rocked by fresh protests despite Ruto’s U-turn over tax bill
KENYA – Police in Kenya fired tear gas on protesters as a fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country, despite President William Ruto’s ...
Economy
Govt agencies tasked to conduct due diligence on $72 bilion Viet-Zam investment proposal
The government has tasked various agencies to conduct due diligence on a proposed US$72 billion investment over 20 years by Viet-Zam Diversified Cooperation ...
Tech
Artificial Intelligence not here to displace jobs, claims Rijamampianina
An academic, Rasoava Rijamampianina, has argued that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was not poised to displace jobs but rather enhance human intelligence. Rijamampianina is ...
Economy
ZANACO says bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises stands at K450 million
ZANACO Bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) currently stands at K450 million, according to its leadership. Its Chief Executive ...
Economy
Solar industry receives knocks at national budget submissions, accused of exploitative tendencies
At the 2025 national budget submissions, the Solar Industry Association of Zambia requested for more incentives for its members, a development which did ...
Economy
Chamber of Mines seeks downward adjustments in duties, taxes, others ahead 2025 budget
The Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) has proposed a wide range of proposals meant to attract investment in the mining sector. Among the ...
