Economy
At Davos, economic transformation, growth top priority for Zambian government
Government has prioritised economic transformation and growth through local and foreign direct investment. This is meant to attain sustained industrial development and job ...
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Growing confidence in economy? SEC says over K76bn traded in govt securities in 2022
Over K76 billion was traded in the Government securities under the secondary market in 2022, an indication of investors’ confidence in these markets. ...
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Police begin hunt for Kitwe garden boy who stole gun, 49 rounds of ammunition
Police in Kitwe have launched a manhunt for a garden boy who is on the run after allegedly stealing a gun with 49 ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia rates country’s financial sector performance good, as bad loans below 10 percent
The financial performance and condition of Zambia’s banking sector was satisfactory at the end of the third quarter of 2022, as non-performing loans ...
Economy
Govt in talks with investors over Mopani, Konkola mines, details remain secret
Some of the world’s best mining companies are currently contemplating on taking over the assets for Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines for investments. ...
Economy
State of Zambia’s Economy: 11 takeaways from Finance Minister’s Town Hall meeting
Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, on Friday held a Town Hall meeting on the state of Zambia’s economy in 2022. ...
Economy
Hike in electricity costs imminent, as external debts near $13.4 billion
Zambia is in the next five years expected to have a serious electricity shortage, prompting cabinet to approve a gradual tariff increase of ...
Economy
Budget 2023: Govt injects K1.8bn into economy for public service delivery
Government has this month released a total amount of K1.8 billion to finance public service delivery from the 2023 national budget. The execution ...
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Businesses face toughest conditions in 22 months — PMI index
Zambia’s businesses face toughest conditions in 22 months due to challenging economic conditions and continued money shortages, according to the latest Stanbic Bank ...
Economy
Zambia Development Agency claims $5bn worth of investment intent received
Over US$5 billion worth of investment intent have been written to the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) from investors targeting various sectors of the ...
