Economy
Govt hopeful launch of diesel-powered 105 MW power plant in Ndola will relieve deficits
Energy Minister, Peter Kapala, says the launch of the 105-megawatt diesel power plant by Ndola Energy Company will relieve the country of the ...
Economy
Zambia offers valuable lessons to countries undertaking debt restructuring —Finance Minister, Musokotwane
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s debt accomplishments serve as valuable lessons for countries that are already undertaking debt restructuring ...
Economy
$650 million solar power project reportedly nears completion in Central Province
Government will soon complete the US$650 million solar power investment in Chisamba District, Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe, has announced. Mwanakampwe said ...
Economy
Socialist party demands deep probe of $72 billion Vietnamese investment pledge, claims too good to be true
Socialist Party (SP) Chairperson for Research, Lawrence Mwelwa, says the recent announcement of a US$72 billion investment pledge from a Vietnamese investor in ...
Economy
Chinese mining giant, CHX Mining, reportedly close to buying Zambia’s Lubambe copper mine
CHX Mining,a Chinese mining giant is reportedly close to concluding a deal to buy Zambia’s Lubambe copper mine. According Reuters, seen by Zambia ...
Economy
Selected Chisamba farmers to receive 25% debt relief from agro-focused firm
One Acre Fund has announced a drought relief package, offering 25 percent debt forgiveness for some farmers in Chisamba District of Central Province. ...
Economy
El Maayergi urges African currency integration to strengthen trade, mitigate global economic pressures
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called for a transformative shift in how African countries conduct trade and finance. Haytham El Maayergi, the ...
Economy
Musokotwane positive about Zambia regaining top spot as copper mining leader in Africa
Government is upbeat about regaining its top spot as a copper mining leader in Africa following the policies and strategies being implemented in ...
Economy
Zambia faces agricultural crisis as severe drought reduces crop yields for 2023/2024 season
Government says the agricultural sector has faced a significant crisis as severe drought conditions have drastically reduced crop yields for the 2023/2024 season. ...
Economy
COMESA’s Kapwepwe highlights efforts to enhance intra-trade, regional value chains
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is eager to engage with member states on initiatives aimed at enhancing intra-trade, according ...