Economy
ERB confirms ZESCO planning emergency tariff hike, denies it’s 156%, announces public hearing
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has dismissed claims that it will increase electricity tariffs by 156 percent, describing such reports as a distortion ...
Economy
Environmental group demands govt names brands in deadly Aflatoxin scandal
The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has called on the government to urgently disclose the brands of mealie meal and maize products suspected ...
Economy
Ambassador reveals Chinese investment interests in COMESA region, African continent
Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Han Jing, has revealed that Chinese businesses were actively seeking development opportunities in Africa, with a focus on mining ...
Economy
Zambia, Sweden sign deal to advance carbon credit transaction under Paris agreement
Zambia has entered into an agreement with Sweden to initiate bilateral negotiations aimed at fostering international cooperation for carbon credit transactions under Article ...
Economy
Afreximbank sees 24.5% boost in net interest income for H1 2024 amid expanded loan portfolio
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported a 24.5 percent increase in net interest income, reaching US$826.2 million for the first half of ...
Economy
Construction of Zambia’s 120 megawatts solar PV GET FiT programme to start next year
The construction of the 120 Megawatts (MW) Solar PV GET FiT Programme in Zambia is estimated to start next year, as lenders are ...
Economy
Indeni says plans on to expand into retail petroleum market
Indeni Energy Company Limited, now operating as an Oil Marketing Company (OMC), has announced plans to enter the retail petroleum market by opening ...
Economy
WWF Zambia clamours for climate change-related innovations to ensure sustainable development
The World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature Zambia has called for innovations in sustainable transportation, emphasizing the need to reduce emissions and promote ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia gets thumb up from economists on strategies to keep monetary policy rate steady
The Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has supported the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) on its decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) ...
Economy
SADC backs Zambia’s Maimbo for AfDB presidency at 44th summit
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has officially endorsed Zambia’s Samuel Maimbo as its candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) Presidency. The ...
