Economy
JCTR reports drop in basic needs basket, urges govt action on electricity tariffs, social protection
The Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has reported a slight decrease in Zambia’s Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB), which now stands ...
Economy
Zambian AfDB presidency candidate, Maimbo, stresses need for faster project implementation
Samuel Maimbo, the Zambian candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has stated the need to significantly reduce delays in ...
Economy
Settle tax arrears before year-end or face penalties, ZRA warns businesses
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has urged taxpayers to settle any outstanding tax arrears by December 31, 2024, warning that failure to comply ...
Economy
Zambia launches simplified registration system to empower SMEs, strengthen formalization
Five Zambian government institutions have reportedly signed an agreement to jointly manage a Simplified Registration System aimed at empowering Small and Medium Enterprises ...
Economy
PwC report reveals progress in Zambia’s debt restructuring, admits domestic arrears remain a challenge
Zambia’s progress on its debt restructuring journey reflects resilience and strategic financial management, according to a recent analysis by PwC. The report, Turning ...
Economy
Auditor-General’s report echoes mismanagement of resources, need for reforms, training
The government has expressed serious concern over public resource mismanagement outlined in the Auditor General’s 2023 report, prompting calls for reforms to tighten ...
Economy
Zambia reportedly cuts border clearance times for goods and travelers by 60%
Zambia has significantly reduced border clearance times for goods and travelers, claiming a 60 percent improvement due to strengthened inter-agency cooperation. This is ...
Economy
Debt servicing gulps K4.7 billion as Zambian government spends K16.6 billion in October
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has announced the release of K16.6 billion in October to support developmental programmes and general public ...
Economy
President Hichilema urges chiefs to invoke rainmaking powers
President Hakainde Hichilema has appealed to Zambia’s traditional leaders to call upon their rainmaking powers by praying for rain as the nation faces ...
Economy
Group calls on Bank of Zambia to replace torn currency notes
Astone Sakala, Vice President of the National Association for Marketeers, Disabled Traders, and Vendors of Zambia (NAMDTVZ) has called on the Bank of ...
