Economy
Govt says Farmers Input Support Programme not dead, as allocation rises to K8.6 billion
In a move to address the escalating cost of living, Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has announced an increase in Farmers ...
Economy
Govt shuts down operations of Ferro Alloys Corporation over environmental violations
Government has with immediate effect halted operations at Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited in Kabwe following numerous environmental violations by the Silicon Manganese Processing ...
Economy
Grants worth $500,000 awarded to 10 organisations across Zambia
Ten organisations across Zambia have been awarded about US$500,000 under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP). GEF Small Grants Programme ...
Economy
UN agency says Zambia’s mineral sector, value addition to fuel inclusive growth
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has said the mineral sector remained Zambia’s key anchor of the diversification strategy, especially its ...
Economy
Zambia Airways announces acquisition of new aircraft, as corporation says passenger traffic up 133%
Zambia Airways has marked a significant milestone in its journey of growth and expansion as it welcomed its newly acquired Boeing 737-800 aircraft. ...
Economy
OMCs get govt approval to undertake ethanol blending programme on pilot basis
Cabinet has approved that the Ministry of Energy should allow Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) that are ready to start producing Anhydrous Ethanol to ...
Economy
Zambia’s economy grew 5.0% in Q2, 2023 but shrank 0.9% compared to Q2, 2022 —ZamStats
Zambia’s economy grew by 5.0 percent in the second quarter of this year, the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates have revealed. According ...
Economy
Analysts project fuel price to hit over K32.00 per litre this week
Some analysts have projected that Zambians will experience fuel spike this week with a litre possibly hitting K32.97. This follows the losing streak ...
Economy
Hichilema applauds launch of €20 million agric venture by European Investment Bank, First Capital Bank
President Hakainde Hichilema is confident of the positive impact the launch of €20 million drive towards agricultural investment in Zambia would have on ...
Economy
Ambassador Sakala harps on benefits of economic diplomacy at workshop
Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Rose Sakala, has urged diplomats to embrace President Hakainde Hichilema’s call for increased economic diplomacy. Sakala said this was ...
