Economy
ERB approves 89 licenses, eight construction permits; claims $381.4 million investment attracted
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 89 licence applications and eight construction permits in the petroleum and renewable energy sub-sectors, collectively representing ...
Economy
Revenue Authority moves to address K2.5 billion VAT refund backlog with smart invoice system
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has introduced new strategies to address the growing issue of Value Added Tax (VAT) refund accumulation. As of ...
Economy
Zambia’s annual inflation edges up to 16.8% in February 2025, driven by food price hikes
Zambia’s annual inflation rate for February 2025 increased slightly to 16.8 percent, up from 16.7 percent in January 2025, according to the latest ...
Economy
Zambia, France sign declaration to strengthen cooperation in key sectors
Zambia and France have signed a declaration of intent to enhance bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including health, agriculture, energy, sports, youth, and ...
Economy
Zambia, EU launch MSME support project for women empowerment, target 24,000 beneficiaries
The government has reportedly launched the Women Empowerment and Micro Small Enterprises Support Project, aimed at supporting at least 24,000 beneficiaries across Zambia. ...
Economy
Cost of living in Lusaka jumps to K11,599.12 for family of five in February, Jesuit Centre reports
The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka has increased by K798.56 in February 2025, reaching K11,599.12, according to the ...
Economy
Zambia launches integrated mining information system to boost mining sector transparency, efficiency
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) has reportedly launched the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), a digital platform aimed at ...
Economy
Smuggling, border loopholes allow influx of substandard goods, says consumer rights committee
The 2025 World Consumer Rights Day National Organising Committee has identified border porousness and increased smuggling as major challenges undermining enforcement efforts against ...
Economy
Body of Zambian engineers returns damning report on construction, management of Sino Metals’ dam
The recent dam failure at Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited, which resulted in acid spillage into the Mwambashi and Kafue rivers, underscores long-standing ...
Economy
Use data for decision-making, not shelf storage – UNFPA tells Zambian government
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged the Zambian government to actively use critical data reports rather than letting them gather dust ...
