Economy
Zambia secures 218 megawatts power from South Africa, Zimbabwe to address energy deficit
The government has announced that ZESCO Limited had negotiated the procurement of 218 megawatts of power from Eskom, South Africa and the Zimbabwe ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia projects K122.7 billion decline in bank deposits by 2026 due to climate shocks
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has projected a decline in the banking sector deposits of K122.7 billion by the first quarter of 2026 ...
Economy
Govt allocates K1.7 million for irrigation equipment in Itezhi Tezhi Constituency
The government has allocated over K1.7 million from the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to procure irrigation equipment aimed at mitigating drought in ...
Economy
Fuel prices soar for August, petrol to sell at K33.47; diesel, K30.05
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has adjusted petroleum prices for August, with petrol rising to K33.47 from K31.58 per litre and diesel increasing ...
Economy
Minister Nanjuwa reviews livestock industry, says govt to learn from Botswana’s rich experience
The government has announced plans to increase the cattle population in Southern Province to enhance livelihoods and well-being of cattle farmers. This initiative ...
Economy
Zambia moves to end exclusive use of dollar at deposit stage in all embassies worldwide (Video)
Zambia has moved to eliminate the exclusive use of United States (US) dollars at the deposit stage for its 42 embassies worldwide. Under ...
Economy
Zambia’s capital markets record K118.5 billion total savings in Q2, 2024
Total savings for Zambia’s capital markets for the second quarter of this year increased by 13.35 percent, closing at K118.5 billion as of ...
Economy
Group urges more collaborative efforts to address challenges of drought
The Sustain Africa Initiative has called for the integration of scientific insights into agriculture to better manage and mitigate future drought impacts across ...
Economy
Research centre warns of invasive species threatening Zambia’s food security
The Centre for Agriculture Bioscience International (CABI) has raised concerns about the growing threat of invasive species in Zambia, which could significantly impact ...
Economy
Konkola Mines reportedly settles K50 million debt to Copperbelt councils
Copperbelt Minister, Elisha Matambo, has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema donated K20,000 to each of the five families affected by a recent accident ...
