Economy
U.S. aims to counter China in critical minerals search, eyes Zambia, DRC —Report
The United States is seeking to counter China’s influence in the search for critical minerals by targeting Zambia and the Democratic Republic of ...
Economy
Zambia unveils ambitious copper, critical minerals strategies to meet projected 3 million tonnes target per annum
The Zambian government has launched the National three million metric tonnes copper production strategy by 2031 and the National Critical Minerals Strategy for ...
Economy
Jesuit Centre calls for pro-poor policies to address food price surge
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has raised concerns over rising food prices amid a drought that has impacted all sectors of ...
Economy
Inflation edges up to 15.5% in Zambia, as country records K1.38 billion trade surplus
Zambia’s annual inflation rate has surged to 15.5 percent in August 2024 due to price movements of food items. This is as the ...
Economy
Standards agency confirms all mealie mealie brands safe amid aflatoxin concerns
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has reassured consumers and retailers that all mealie meal brands currently on the market are safe for ...
Economy
Lawyers urged to support implementation of policy framework for climate change initiatives
The government has urged legal professionals to play a pivotal role in implementing its policy framework to combat climate change. Green Economy and ...
Economy
Govt allocates K100 million to urban upgrading programme in Lusaka
The government has allocated K100 million to launch an urban upgrading program in Lusaka, targeting areas with extensive unplanned settlements to prevent communicable ...
Economy
Zambia, India partner to boost agricultural development
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the India Zambia Business Council (IZBC) and the Natural Resources Development College (NRDC) to ...
Economy
Govt identifies lack of innovation, poor adoption of tech solutions as key challenges for MSMEs growth (Video)
The government has identified a lack of innovation and poor adoption of technological solutions as major challenges affecting the growth of Micro, Small, ...
Economy
Zambia’s manufacturing sector growth slows to 2.3% amid economic pressures (Video)
Zambia’s manufacturing sector growth has slowed to 2.3 percent in the first quarter of 2024, down from 3.7 percent recorded in the same ...
