ZM Index
Moves to save Kwacha yield poor returns as currency depreciates further
The Zambian Kwacha has continued to post losses against the greenback, as Friday reports showed a sustained decline against the US dollar. At ...
Tech
Zambia gets international recognition for improved connectivity
Zambia has been recognised among the top five countries in the world that have made great progress to improve connectivity over the last ...
Economy
Index shows economy at fastest pace since May 2018, as performance sustained for second month
Business activity in Zambia has risen at fastest pace since May 2018 and building on the previous month’s momentum, with output and new ...
Power and Politics
President Hichilema, Guterres meet as economy, peace, security dominate discussions
President Hakainde Hichelima has tmet with the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres to discuss issues bordering on Zambia’s economy, peace and ...
Economy
Zambia lauds UN for support on sustainable development efforts, seeks more aids
Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has appealed for innovative approaches for development financing to ensure progress on the Sustainable Development Goals ...
Power and Politics
Opposition party, PF, demands resolution of debt crisis, urges Hichilema to engage China without delay
President Hakainde Hichilema has been urged to engage China in resolving Zambia’s debt crisis before the economic fundamentals deteriorate. Leader of the opposition ...
Economy
Chilanga Cement sales revenue down by 16%, as it focuses on growing retail market
Chilanga Cement PLC has posted K1,784 million in sales revenue for the financial year ended December 2022 down by 16 percent compared to ...
Economy
Niamey meeting on sustainable development goals ends, calls for Africa to refresh its economic models
The ninth session of the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) 2023 has ended in Niamey, Niger with an urgent call on ...
Economy
Zambia, Zimbabwe move to establish joint agro industrial park to accelerate intra-regional trade
A joint Agro industrial park undertaken between Zambia and Zimbabwe once fully set up will accelerate industrialisation and structural transformation. The proposed project, ...
Economy
UNECA’s Pedro speaks with Zambia Monitor, says feasibility report on battery mineral value chain ready Q3
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has announced that a pre-feasibility study for the battery mineral value chain will be ready ...
