Economy
Business Regulatory Review Agency withdraws Mazabuka cane levy following stakeholder concerns
The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) has withdrawn the approved Mazabuka Municipal Council Cane Levy of K25 per tonne with immediate effect, following ...
Economy
Switzerland reportedly ends development aid for Zambia, Bangladesh, Albania
Switzerland has reportedly decided to end its development aid programmes for Zambia, Bangladesh, and Albania due to budget cuts approved by its parliament. ...
Economy
Standards body destroys K47,000 worth of alleged unsafe electrical products in Lusaka (Video)
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has destroyed non-compliant electrical products, including plugs and extension cables, valued at K47,408.50 in Lusaka. ZCSA Public ...
Economy
Stanbic Bank, ZNS explore strategic partnership for national development
Stanbic Bank Zambia has expressed interest in partnering with the Zambia National Service (ZNS) to drive national development and enhance the financial well-being ...
Economy
Zambia’s inflation rate steady at 16.7%, as trade deficit hits K3.3 billion
Zambia’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 16.7 percent in January 2025, while the country recorded a trade deficit of K3.3 billion in ...
Economy
World Bank report identifies Zambia, DRC among countries hardest hit by decline in energy, metal prices in 2024
Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were among the countries hardest hit by the decline in energy and metal prices in ...
Economy
Govt kicks off 2024/2025 distribution of fertilizers, maize seeds in Chienge district, targets 1,375 farmers
The Zambian government has launched the 2024/2025 rainfed Food Security Pack distribution programme in Chienge District, Luapula Province, aiming to benefit 1,375 farmers. ...
Economy
PSDA chair, Dodia, questions effectiveness of export proceeds tracking framework amid Kwacha’s steady decline
Yusuf Dodia, Chairperson of the Private Sector Development Association (PSDA), has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Export Proceeds Tracking Framework, questioning ...
Economy
Kamfinsa lawmaker, Kang’ombe, calls for ZESCO to explore electricity bonds to address power shortages
Kamfinsa Member of Parliament, Christopher Kang’ombe, has urged ZESCO to issue an electricity bond as part of a comprehensive strategy to tackle the ...
Economy
Embassy official, Eterno, reaffirms US support for Lobito corridor development under Trump administration
The U.S. government has reaffirmed its ongoing support for the Lobito Corridor in Angola, with continued investments despite the transition to the administration ...