Economy
Standards Agency seizes, destroys unsafe electrical items in Lusaka
Seized non-compliant electrical products valued at K42,090 have been destroyed in Lusaka by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA). ZCSA seized the items, ...
Economy
Inflation climbs 15.7%, as Zambia suffers K1.3 billion trade deficit
Zambia’s annual inflation rate surged to 15.7 percent in October 2024, driven primarily by rising food prices, according to data from the Zambia ...
Economy
Zambia strengthens economic ties, as Ethiopian firms eye collaboration in manufacturing, trade
More than 40 Ethiopian companies have expressed interest in partnering with Zambian firms in the areas of manufacturing and trade, according to Zambian ...
Economy
AfCFTA key to balancing Africa’s development, climate goals, says experts
The eighth Babacar Ndiaye Lecture, held on October 26, has identified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a key strategy for ...
Economy
Zambia targets 30% renewable energy mix by 2030 as push for sustainable development takes priority
The Zambian government has announced plans to increase the non-hydro renewable energy mix, including solar and wind, to 30 percent by 2030, aiming ...
Economy
National archives calls for submission of records older than 20 years for preservation of country’s heritage
The National Archives of Zambia has urged government institutions to submit records older than 20 years for evaluation to determine their value in ...
Economy
First Quantum Minerals reports 13% rise in Copper output for Q3 2024
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reported a 13 percent increase in copper production for the third quarter of 2024, along with a doubling ...
Economy
TI-Z condemns govt’s approval of mining license in Lower Zambezi National Park
Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has voiced strong concerns over the government’s recent approval of large-scale exploration licenses in the Lower Zambezi National Park, ...
Economy
Zambian envoy seeks active private sector partnership in promoting relations with Ethiopia
Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Rose Kashembe Sakala, has called for enhanced relations between Zambia and Ethiopia, emphasising the crucial role of private sector ...
Economy
IMF cuts borrowing costs for Zambia, other countries; reduces charges, surcharges by 36%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a landmark 36 percent reduction in charges and surcharges, a reform expected to lower borrowing costs ...
