MoneyFM 93.7 – Think Business

Lusaka Basic Needs Basket Rises to K12,000 in August

Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the cost of meeting basic needs for a family of five in Lusaka rose to K12,000.94 in August 2026 from K11,698.42 in July.…

Cecilia Chiluba September 10, 2026

Community

BuyZed Calls for Training of Earth-Moving Equipment Operators In Constituencies

BuyZed Campaign has called on the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and local authorities across the country to strengthen the training of personnel responsible for operating and managing…

Cecilia Chiluba September 10, 2026

Health

MQHZ Demands Decisive Action to Enforce Patient Rights Accountability

Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has called for immediate and decisive action to strengthen accountability in the protection of patient rights and dignity across the country’s healthcare system.…

Cecilia Chiluba September 10, 2026

Environment

WWF ZAMBIA BACKS JUDICIARY’S LANDS, ENVIRONMENT COURT PROPOSAL

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Zambia) has described the Judiciary’s proposal to establish a specialized Lands and Environment Court, as a significant step toward strengthening environmental governance, improving access…

Cecilia Chiluba September 8, 2026

Economy

AUGUST TREASURY RELEASE SHOWS RESPONSIBLE FISCAL MANAGEMENT AMID TIGHT FISCAL SPACE-CSPR

Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says the K16.1 billion released by the Treasury in August 2026, reflects responsible short-term fiscal management but also highlights continued constraints in Zambia’s fiscal…

Cecilia Chiluba September 8, 2026

Tax

ZRA ROLLS OUT NATIONWIDE COST OF TAX COMPLIANCE SURVEY

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has rolled out a nationwide Survey to assess the Cost of Tax Compliance. The survey, which is being conducted from 7 September to 31 October 2026,…

Cecilia Chiluba September 8, 2026

Trade

US EXIM BANK REOPENS SHORT-TERM TRADE FINANCING FOR ZAMBIA’S PRIVATE SECTOR

United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has amended its Country Limitation Schedule to reopen credit and insurance facilities for short-term trade transactions involving Zambia’s private sector. The Zambian Embassy in Washington, D.C.…

Cecilia Chiluba September 5, 2026

Health

ZUNMO NODS EXTENSION OF HEALTH WORKERS’ VERIFICATION PERIOD

Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives Organization (ZUNMO) has backed the Civil Service Commission’s decision to extend the verification period for applicants under the recruitment of 2,600 health workers from September 11…

Cecilia Chiluba September 5, 2026

Education

PAY ALL TEACHERS WITH EXTRA DUTIES, NUPPEZ TELLS GOVT

National Union of Public and Private Educators (NUPPEZ) has urged Government to extend additional responsibility allowances to all teachers undertaking duties beyond their normal classroom responsibilities. NUPPEZ Executive President, Dr.…

Cecilia Chiluba September 4, 2026

Markets & Stocks

SEC REPORTS 4.4% DROP IN OUTSTANDING CORPORATE BONDS TO K4.04 BILLION

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says total outstanding corporate bonds in Zambia declined by 4.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026 to K4.039 billion, from K4.228 billion recorded in…

Cecilia Chiluba September 4, 2026