Economy
World Bank pledges to double agricbusiness investment to $9 billion by 2030 to transform global food systems
The World Bank Group has unveiled an ambitious overhaul of its agriculture strategy, pledging to double its annual agribusiness commitments to US$9 billion ...
Economy
Ministry of Tourism warns against fake expression-of-interest document in circulation
The Ministry of Tourism has denied the legitimacy of a document circulating within the hunting and conservation business community, falsely claiming to be ...
Economy
Zambians urged to be smart investors, avoid scams in emerging financial markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged collaboration in advancing investor education, leveraging the opportunities presented by campaigns like World Investor Week. ...
Economy
Zambia seeks new IMF loan under sustainability terms, eyes debt-for-nature swap
The Zambian government is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure additional financing under its Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST), ...
Economy
First Quantum reportedly scrutinising potential partners keen on Zambian assets
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is reportedly in talks with potential partners for its Zambian assets. According to Reuters as reported by Mining Weekly, ...
Economy
World Bank calls for ZESCO reforms to boost profitability, creditworthiness
The World Bank has urged ZESCO to adopt key cost-effective reforms essential for the company’s improved profitability, liquidity, and creditworthiness. These reforms, according ...
Economy
Govt implements measures to curb malpractices among agro dealers for 2024/2025 farming institutes
The government has introduced mechanisms to monitor agro dealers’ performance to prevent malpractices as seed suppliers begin deliveries across the country for the ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia governor, Kalyalya, reappointed for six-year term
Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Governor, Denny Kalyalya’s contract has been renewed. Assistant Director of Communications, Besnat Mwanza, announced in a statement on Tuesday ...
Economy
Association urges greater role for small-scale miners in Zambia’s critical minerals sector
Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASM) are crucial to ensuring Zambia benefits fully from the growing demand for critical minerals driven by the rise ...
Economy
Musokotwane pushes for aggressive Public-Private partnerships at IMF, World Bank meetings
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has set a clear agenda at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group meetings, ...