Economy
Zambia launches first pest risk register in Southern Africa to boost plant protection
Government, in collaboration with the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), has launched the Pest Risk Register (PRR), a digital platform designed ...
Economy
IMF cuts Zambia’s 2025 forecast to 5.2% but growth rate still exceeds 4.1% projected average for African economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Zambia’s 2025 economic growth projection downward, citing the country’s ongoing energy crisis as a major constraint ...
Economy
Ministry of Finance warns low insurance uptake threatens Africa economic resilience
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning says the continued low uptake of insurance products across Africa is a serious concern that threatens ...
Economy
Nyimba drought triggered severe violations of right to food, other fundamental rights —Report
A new FIAN Zambia report has revealed that the 2023–2024 drought caused grave violations of the Right to Food and Nutrition and other ...
Economy
Without miner safety and welfare, reforms in mining industry amount to no gain —Mine Workers Union
The Mine-Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) says government’s restructuring of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development — including the creation of the ...
Economy
Zambia seeks Japanese investment to drive copper value addition
Government says Zambia is seeking a stronger partnership with Japan to transform its copper into high-value finished products rather than exporting raw minerals. ...
Economy
Govt lauds GreenCo’s push for regional energy leadership as new solar-powered facility opens in Lusaka
Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has described GreenCo’s newly commissioned facility in Lusaka as a significant step in Zambia’s clean energy transition and a ...
Economy
Government reiterates commitment to pay farmers for FRA maize deliveries
Agriculture Minister, Reuben Mtolo, claims the government has paid more than K6.1 billion to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency ...
Economy
Infratel moves to mentor young innovators, sets up hub at University of Zambia
Infratel has launched an innovation hub at the University of Zambia (UNZA) intended to provide technical expertise, mentorship and resources for young innovators, ...
Economy
COMESA reviews final year regional statistics strategy, cites key progress
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has highlighted progress made in implementing its regional statistics strategy, while outlining measures taken ...
