Economy
World Bank to review developing economies’ performance, prospects
The World Bank Group is this month set to review the performance of emerging and developing economies such as Zambia’s since 2000 and ...
Economy
ZESCO adopts cautious approach on power generation despite Lake Kariba water level rise
Zambia’s power utility company, ZESCO, has maintained its cautious stance on increasing power generation at Lake Kariba despite a slight rise in water ...
Economy
Fuel shortages grip Luanshya, disrupts socio-economic life; former mayor, Chanda, demands action
A fuel shortage has gripped Luanshya District in the Copperbelt Province, disrupting daily activities and affecting the local economy. Former Luanshya Mayor, Nathan ...
Economy
Nkombo declares 45 district councils ratable areas to boost revenue generation
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gary Nkombo, has declared 45 district councils as ratable areas through a Statutory Order, a significant ...
Economy
Lusaka City Council secures conviction of 23 vendors for illegal street trading, waste disposal
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has secured the conviction of 23 vendors for illegal trading and improper waste disposal in the Central Business ...
Economy
Kariba lake levels reportedly rise though not enough to positively impact energy crisis
The Kariba Lake water levels have steadily risen due to consistent rainfall over the reservoir and its surrounding catchment areas. According to the ...
Economy
Economists fault huge allocation of funds to debt management, wage bill
Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has raised concern over government channelling of most funds to debt restructuring and wage bill, stating that this ...
Economy
Economist calls for reconsideration of private sector control in energy policy
Economist Yusuf Dodia has called on the government to revisit its energy policy, suggesting that the privatisation of the sector has not delivered ...
Economy
Domestic, international debts gulp 55% of December 2024 spendings, says Finance minister, Musokotwane
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has disclosed that Zambia would have been allocating over 90 percent of its monthly budget to ...
Economy
ZRA seizes fuel tanker allegedly smuggling 33,000 litres of ethanol worth K1.4 million
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has reportedly seized a fuel tanker for smuggling 33,000 litres of ethanol into Zambia, leading to the arrest ...
