Economy
Zambia’s GDP grows 5.5 percent in third quarter 2022
Zambia has recorded an economic growth of 5.5 percent in the third quarter of 2022 from 3.3 percent the previous year. This is ...
Economy
Farmers oppose government’s plan to import 125,000 tonnes of wheat
The decision by government to import 125,000 metric tonnes of wheat has irked the Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) as they were not ...
Economy
New fuel pump price will have minimal impact on small businesses —Group
Alliance for Zambian Informal Economy Association (AZIEA) has said the recent adjustment in fuel pump price will have a minimal impact on the ...
Economy
World Bank financial support will aid Kwacha stabilisation —Mwamba
The recent financial support worth US$100 million released by World Bank for Zambia is essential for the stabilisation of the Kwacha. This will ...
Economy
Make pricing template for petroleum products transparent and public, ERB urged
Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has been urged to make the pricing template for petroleum products transparent and public to enable Oil Marketing ...
Economy
ZESCO to start scheduled load shedding programme Tuesday
ZESCO is set to start its planned rotational Load Shedding exercise on Tuesday as water levels in Kariba Reservoir hit critically low levels. ...
Economy
Zambia, seven other African countries to grapple with debt in 2023
Zambia has been cited to be among the seven African countries which will grapple with debt-service burden in 2023. Tunisia, Egypt, Congo-Brazzaville, Ghana, ...
Economy
Govt plan to remove 25% excise duty on petrol commendable — Economist
Scrapping off of 25 percent on excise duty may foster stability in fuel supplies, says Social Economist Kelvin Chisanga. Chisanga said scrapping of ...
Economy
Business community demands government response, as Covid-19 cases spike
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has called for an urgent implementation of Covid-19 protective measures. This follows a spike of ...
Economy
Mine expert urges government to offload 51% Kasenseli shares
A mine expert has said the Zambian government should consider offloading 51 percent shares on the local stock market. George Jere said the ...
