Economy
Ahead 2025 budget, WWF Zambia proposes forestry sector fund in support of green economy goals
WWF Zambia has proposed the establishment of a Forestry Sector Fund (FSF) funded by revenues from the Carbon Tax, aiming to revitalize and ...
Economy
12-hour power rationing remains, as hospitals, utilities, others set to benefit from presidential directive
ZESCO Limited says the 12-hour load management will continue given the low generation being experienced in the country. ZESCO Ndola Senior Regional Manager, Tom Daka, mentioned that ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia to maintain tight monetary policy amid rising inflation
Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Deputy Governor (Operations), Francis Chipimo, has announced that it was challenging to abandon the tight monetary policy, given the ...
Economy
Vedanta nears final takeover of Konkola Mine, reports indicate
Vedanta Resources is reportedly on the verge of taking back control of the Konkola copper mine in Zambia, with plans to quickly ramp ...
Economy
Govt urged to ensure efficient distribution of social cash transfer funds to prevent corruption
The government has been urged to implement efficient distribution mechanisms for the Social Cash Transfer programme funds to prevent corruption. A total of ...
Economy
Lumwana Copper Mine expansion to displace 279 households, sparking compensation concerns
An estimated 279 households in Mwanaute, Kamisengo and Lwamizambo communities of Kalumbila District, North-Western Province, are slated for displacement to facilitate the expansion ...
Economy
Govt agencies tasked to conduct due diligence on $72 bilion Viet-Zam investment proposal
The government has tasked various agencies to conduct due diligence on a proposed US$72 billion investment over 20 years by Viet-Zam Diversified Cooperation ...
Economy
Commerce Minister Mulenga advocates local production of urea fertilizer to boost economy
Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has called for local production of urea fertilizers to conserve local resources. Speaking during a business ...
Economy
ZANACO says bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises stands at K450 million
ZANACO Bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) currently stands at K450 million, according to its leadership. Its Chief Executive ...
Economy
Solar industry receives knocks at national budget submissions, accused of exploitative tendencies
At the 2025 national budget submissions, the Solar Industry Association of Zambia requested for more incentives for its members, a development which did ...
