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 ...
Economy
Govt reaffirms commitment to supporting SMEs, as sector contributes 80% to Zambia’s GDP
In a strong show of support for Zambia’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the government has pledged to foster a favorable business environment ...
Economy
Zambia, Japan celebrate 60 years of bilateral ties, highlighting shared commitment to democracy, equitable development
Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Tobias Mulimbika, has lauded the longstanding partnership between Zambia and Japan, emphasizing their shared commitment to democracy, human ...
Economy
Govt commences recruitment of 4,000 health workers from 46,000 applications
The Civil Service Commission has begun the recruitment of 4,000 health workers selected from 46,000 applicants in 2023, with the process expected to ...
Economy
Homes, offices to get some relief as ZESCO boosts electricity supply to five hours daily
Zambia’s power utility company, ZESCO, has announced an increase in daily electricity supply from three to five hours following the implementation of an ...
Economy
Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana show progress in fiscal consolidation amid regional improvements
Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana were among the African countries making significant strides in fiscal consolidation in 2023, with the median primary fiscal ...
Economy
ZANACO tackles load shedding with solar-powered ATMs, branches
ZANACO has announced the implementation of solar power solutions to supply energy to 70 of its ATMs and 16 branches nationwide, reducing its ...
Economy
Survey claims 66% of Zambians describe country as ‘heading in wrong direction’
A new Afro Barometer Survey, conducted by the Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) of the University of Zambia (UNZA) has established ...
Economy
Emergency electricity tariffs take effect Nov. 1, ZESCO claims $15 million spent on power imports monthly
ZESCO Limited has announced that its emergency tariff adjustment will take effect on Friday, November 1, 2024. Company Spokesperson, Matongo Maumbi, stated the ...
Economy
Factories, homes to pay more for diesel in November, as price goes up by K1.21; Price of petrol, jet fuel stay unchanged (video)
The Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) has raised the diesel pump price by K1.21 per liter, bringing it up from K28.90 to K30, while ...