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ZDA INKS US$100M IPPA WITH MANSA SUGAR TO BOOST ZAMBIA’S INVESTMENT

Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has signed a US$100 million Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) with Mansa Sugar Limited, in line with its mandate to promote and facilitate investment in…

Cecilia Chiluba June 18, 2026

Technology & Innovation

MTN, NKWASHI PARTNER TO DRIVE DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN SMART ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

MTN Zambia has partnered with Nkwashi Estate through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and supporting the development of smart communities through improved 5G…

Cecilia Chiluba June 18, 2026

Agriculture

ZAMBIA’S TOBACCO SALES HIT NEARLY US$88 MILLION

Zambia has recorded tobacco sales worth nearly US$88 million, with Flue Cured Virginia tobacco accounting for the bulk of production and revenue,. Latest data released by the Tobacco Board of…

Cecilia Chiluba June 18, 2026

Trade

ZAMBIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AT WTO DIALOGUE

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable fisheries management and the responsible utilization of aquatic resources during a high-level dialogue on the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies…

Cecilia Chiluba June 18, 2026

Energy

EIGHT ARRESTED AS TASK FORCE SEIZES OVER 6, 000 LITRES OF ILLEGAL FUEL IN LUSAKA

Task Force on Fuel Smuggling and Vending, has uncovered coordinated illegal fuel activities involving the siphoning, concealment, and distribution of petroleum products in Lusaka. Led by Energy Regulation Board (ERB)…

Cecilia Chiluba June 18, 2026

Agriculture

SELF-SPONSORED TOBACCO GROWERS ASSURED MARKET AS TBZ SECURES BUYER

Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) has announced that it has secured a buyer for tobacco produced by self-sponsored growers. According to the Board, the development is expected to bring relief and…

Cecilia Chiluba June 5, 2026

Mining

ESMAZ URGES GOVERNMENT TO BALANCE SUPPORT BETWEEN LARGE, SMALL-SCALE MINING

Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has reaffirmed calls for government to balance its engagement with both small and large-scale players in the mining sector. Reflecting on…

Cecilia Chiluba May 27, 2026

Mining

ZCCM-IH, WONDERFUL GROUP SEAL US$30 MILLION NDOLA LIME REVIVAL DEAL

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH), Zambia’s listed mineral and energy investment holding company, has partnered with Wonderful Group of Companies Limited to develop and operate an integrated lime and cement…

Cecilia Chiluba May 27, 2026

Education

HEA CHALLENGES UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGES

Higher Education Authority (HEA) has challenged higher education institutions (HEIs) in Southern Province to stop operating in isolation from the communities around them. Authority Director-General, Professor Kazhila Chinsembu urged the…

Cecilia Chiluba May 27, 2026

Trade

BUYZED CAMPAIGN DEMANDS ACTION OVER RISING CBD SHOP RENTALS

BuyZed Campaign has called on government agencies to intervene in what it describes as soaring shop rentals and growing competition from foreign traders in Lusaka’s Central Business District (CBD). Campaign…

Cecilia Chiluba May 17, 2026