Economy
Zambia urges Africa to rethink climate financing amid U.S. policy shift
The Zambian Parliamentary Caucus on Environment and Climate Change has urged African nations to prioritise local resource mobilization for climate change activities, warning ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia records $11.2 billion in exports through e-BoP monitoring system
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has recorded export proceeds amounting to US$11.2 billion through its Electronic Balance of Payment (e-BoP) monitoring system as ...
Economy
Chamber of Commerce raises concerns over 2025 post-budget taxes, warns of economic strain
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has raised concerns about the implementation of post-2025 budget taxes, cautioning that they could negatively ...
Economy
‘Big fallacy,’ Govt not extending tax holidays or favorable taxes to foreign investors, Finance minister, Musokotwane
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has denied claims that Zambia offers tax holidays or favourable tax regimes to foreign investors, dismissing ...
Economy
More stakeholders push for removal of 15% export duty on emeralds
Calls for the removal of the recently reinstated 15 percent export duty on emeralds have intensified, with stakeholders urging the government to reconsider ...
Economy
Farmers call for permanent solution to armyworm infestation in Zambia
The Small-Scale Farmers Development Agency (SAFADA) has called on the government to find a permanent solution to the recurring armyworm infestation that continues ...
Economy
Lusaka police burst cybercrime ring linked to iPhone thefts, bank fraud
Six men suspected of phone hacking and linked to the theft of over 10,000 iPhones and unauthorised access to bank accounts have been ...
Economy
Energy enthusiast urges strategic action to address Zambia’s power crisis
An energy enthusiast, Bornface Zulu, has called on the Zambian government to implement strategic measures to tackle the country’s ongoing energy crisis in ...
Economy
Presidential aide, Kayumba, says govt considering withdrawing 15% export duty on emeralds
The Zambian government is reportedly reviewing its decision to impose a 15 percent export duty on precious gemstones, including emeralds, following backlash from ...
Economy
Japanese, Saudi firms listed as favourites to grab minority stake in First Quantum’s Zambia assets
First Quantum Minerals Chief Executive Officer, Tristan Pascall, said the firm would assess “the potential benefits of a minority stake sale in Zambia” ...
