Economy
NGO urges govt to fast-track implementation of Sustainable Development Goals through integration with CDF
Born Short Living Tall (BSLT) has called on the government to expedite the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by integrating ...
Economy
Manufacturers propose key budget measures to boost Zambia’s manufacturing competitiveness
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has put forward several proposals for the 2025 budget, including a delay in implementing smart invoicing at ...
Economy
Research institute begins trials on drought-resistant cassava, sweet potatoes for Southern Zambia
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) has started conducting trials on drought-resistant varieties of cassava and sweet potatoes. NISIR Head ...
Economy
Energy enthusiast, Chikwanda, calls for investigation, prosecution of renewable energy incentive thieves
Energy enthusiast, Dr Johnstone Chikwanda, has called for the investigation, arrest and prosecution of traders or importers involved in renewable energy products incentive ...
Economy
Zambia commits to becoming a transport, logistics hub in southern African region
Government says it is committed to transforming Zambia into a regional transport and logistics hub through the development of trade as well as ...
Economy
Debt servicing gulps K7.3 billion in May, as Zambia spends K14.4 billion on public finance
Government, in May, spent K7.3 billion on debt servicing, taking up almost half of the money released to finance public service delivery. According ...
Economy
Zambia seeks enhanced economic cooperation with Oman, as Ambassador Mulima submits Letter of Credence
The Zambian government has called for enhanced economic cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman. Duncan Mulima, Zambia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi ...
Economy
Zambia, Angola sign $350 million power agreement to interconnect electricity by 2027
Zambia and Angola have signed an agreement to develop a power project that will connect the two countries, aiming to reduce the electricity ...
Economy
KoBold Metals projects investment of $300 million in Zambia’s Mingomba mine by 2025
KoBold Metals is set to invest over US$300 million in its Mingomba project by the end of 2025. This investment would be used ...
Economy
Lusaka City Council, Police demolish illegal stalls at COMESA Market
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) and the State Police have demolished illegal makeshift stalls at COMESA market. The stalls, which were used as ...