Economy
Japan provides $2.5 million emergency aid to combat drought in Zambia, Namibia
The Japanese government has released an Emergency Grant Aid (EGA) totaling US$2.5 million in response to the severe drought affecting Zambia and Namibia. ...
Economy
Shamputa calls for partnerships to strengthen monitoring, accountability of cooperatives
Enhanced partnerships between the government and stakeholders are needed to monitor the activities of cooperatives across various sectors to ensure they remain operational, ...
Economy
COMESA, EU sign €40 million deal to promote circular economy in East, Southern Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has signed a €40 million financing agreement with the European Union (EU) to promote ...
Economy
Crime rates may soar, economist warns as concerns mount over depressed economic activities
Economist, Yusuf Dodia, has predicted a further decline in Zambia’s economic activities and a rise in crime due to the government’s recent announcement ...
Economy
Report highlights grim images of worsening impact of El Niño-induced drought in Zambia
The latest report from Care International has revealed that nearly half of Zambia’s population, approximately 9.8 million people, are suffering from an El ...
Economy
Zambia export development fund secures $25 million to boost non-traditional exports
The Zambia Export Development Fund (ZEDF) has successfully secured US$25 million in third-party funding from development finance institutions, investors and other supporters to ...
Economy
Solar industry leaders warn of consequences of abandoning Zambia’s integrated energy resource plan
Zambia’s energy security will continue to face challenges unless adequate resources are secured for the implementation of the Integrated Energy Resource Plan (IRP). ...
Economy
Speculation on US interest rate cuts fuels price hike of nonferrous metals, as Kwacha slips on rising dollar demand
Prices of nonferrous metals rose on Thursday, fueled by expectations of a potential interest rate cut in the United States, which could weaken ...
Economy
ZACCI calls for joint efforts to prevent future trade disruptions at Zambia-DRC borders
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has urged the Zambian and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) governments to work together to ...
Economy
Standards agency shuts down Lusaka water packaging firm over unhygienic conditions
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has suspended water packaging operations at Humanism Bakery and Takeaway in Lusaka’s old Soweto Market due to ...
