Economy
In tit-for-tat, Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights over country’s denial of access to Zambia Airways
The Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the suspension of all Kenya Airways flights into Lusaka, following the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority’s ...
Economy
ZIPAR optimistic about 2025 budget, cites govt plans in mining sector, infrastructure development
The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has expressed optimism about the 2025 national budget, citing promising developments that could drive ...
Economy
Chikwanda backs ZESCO’s tariffs targeting differential treatments for low, high consumers
Energy enthusiast, Johnston Chikwanda, has voiced support for ZESCO’s tariff adjustment application to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), which aims to reduce electricity ...
Economy
COMESA calls for increased access to affordable ICT services in Southern Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has underscored the importance of member states making deliberate efforts to enhance the availability ...
Economy
ZESCO secures 18-month sentence for copper cable theft in Isoka
ZESCO Limited has achieved a key legal victory in its fight against vandalism and theft, as an Isoka District court in Muchinga Province ...
Economy
Economist Chileshe hopeful 2025 budget will deliver economic impacts
The proposed measures in the 2025 national budget, coupled with previous policy pronouncements, provide a solid foundation for strong growth in the coming ...
Economy
Govt promises ‘three hours of stable power’ daily as consumers continue to groan over outages
The Zambian government has announced that retail customers would receive at least three hours of stable power supply daily starting in October 2024. ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia records $7.9 billion through export proceeds tracking framework
As at September 27, 2024, approximately $7.9 billion had been recorded through the Export Proceeds Tracking Framework, which mandates that all export earnings ...
Economy
ZDA, TFO Canada create market opportunities for women-led agribusinesses in Zambia, South Africa
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO) have organized a buyer-seller meeting aimed at establishing new export contracts ...
Economy
Zambia: EU resumes budget support programme with €20 million disbursement
The European Union (EU) has resumed its budget support programme for Zambia, with an initial payment of €20 million from a total package ...
