Economy
65 more constituencies to enjoy electrification, as govt moves to check rural-urban migration
The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has announced extension of its rural electrification project to include 65 more constituencies, bringing the total to 152. ...
Economy
ZAM raises concerns over skills gap hindering economic growth, calls for collaborative action
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has voiced concerns over the prevailing skills deficit in Zambia, spanning diverse sectors of the economy. Chief ...
Economy
Zambia’s inflation rate rises to 14.7% in May, trade surplus hits K2.4 billion
Zambia’s annual inflation rate rose by 0.9 percentage points to 14.7 percent in May 2024, driven by price increases in both food and ...
Economy
Association applauds Eurobond holders response, wants govt to outline timeline for endorsing agreements
The positive response from Zambia’s bondholders indicates confidence that the new terms are favourable for both the country and the bondholders under the ...
Economy
Hichilema pledges increased investment in trade corridors to boost economic growth
President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to increase investments in Zambia’s trade corridors, emphasising their role in driving growth in critical economic sectors. Speaking ...
Economy
Govt lays out preconditions for foreign firms seeking to do business with Mopani Copper Mine
Commerce, Trade, and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, has announced that foreign contractors wishing to conduct business with mining firms must partner with local ...
Economy
Zambia, Djibouti pledge to deepen bilateral relations for mutual economic benefits
Zambia has affirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Djibouti, aiming to enhance economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations. ...
Economy
Corporate games throw up Banda as new ERB board chairman, after weeks of upheavals
James Banda, a lawyer, has been appointed as the new Board Chairperson of the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) by Energy Minister Peter Kapala. ...
Economy
Two firms partner to support development of Zambia’s financial systems
The Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Zambia and Alliance for Science have partnered to support the development of the country’s financial system, a critical ...
Economy
Zambia, Namibia sign landmark youth training agreement
Zambia and Namibia have signed a landmark agreement on youth training, paving the way for enhanced collaboration between the two countries. The agreement ...
