By Doreen Chembe President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says Zambia’s fast-growing digital payments system must now move beyond processing transactions. Transaction values grew from 22 billion kwacha
By Honester Mshoka The Government has welcomed the European Union’s decision to deploy an Election Observation Mission as Zambia prepares for the 2026 General Election.
The long-awaited printing of chitenge material at the Zambia–China Mulungushi Textiles in Kabwe District, Central Province, has commenced. The printing began with a test run
Zambia and Tanzania have resolved 14 out of 24 reported trade barriers to ensure the smooth facilitation of trade between the two countries. Among the
By Ellen Hambuba President Hakainde Hichilema has called on African nations to take the lead in unlocking the continent’s economic potential. Speaking during the launch
Zambia and Botswana have tentatively agreed to allow citizens of both countries to use Smart National Identity Cards as travel documents when crossing the
By Rosemary Kamanga The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has proposed the creation of two new constituencies in Lusaka as part of the ongoing delimitation
By Patricia Mapiki The National Council for Construction (NCC) says the number of registered contractors increased in 2025 compared to 2024. A total of 14,253
By Nyambe Nalishebo Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has reiterated government’s commitment to protecting the welfare of Zambian citizens, citing the online taxi sector
By Moombe Hamoobola Livingstone-based economist Amos Chibinda has urged commercial banks to immediately reduce lending rates following the Bank of Zambia’s decision to cut the
The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) has invested over seven million United States dollars in establishing a state‑of‑the‑art sawmill processing plant in Kalulushi.
By Cindy Mulomba Zambia’s Ambassador to Angola, Elias Munshya, has engaged Angola’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rui Miguêns de Oliveira, in discussions aimed at
By Nyambe Nalishebo The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has launched investigations into alleged multiple tax evasion and related financial irregularities involving Gatbro International Limited and
By Doreen Chembe Economist Noel Nkoma says the reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate is expected to attract investment into the country due
By Mercy Mwepa The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for his leadership, which it says has helped turn around the
By Sharon Siame The Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate to 13.5 percent. Governor Dr. Denny Kalyalya said the decision was
By Mercy Mwepa Government has begun discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new programme for Zambia. Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr.
By Ellen Hambuba Zambeef Products PLC has welcomed a decision by its major investor, British International Investment, to convert its special shares into ordinary shares.
By Doreen Chembe Government has secured 480 hectares of land for the Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative, as part of efforts to expand the country’s energy
By Mark Ziligone The Government has announced plans to build seven modern border posts between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to improve trade,
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