Economy

An Economist has backed the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development’s move to make the Central Bank the first buyer of gold produced in Zambia. Recently, Ministry of Mines announced…

Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has acknowledged positive developments in the broader economy during the first six months of 2026. CSPR Executive Director, Isabel Mukelabai noted that Real Gross…

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry says Zambia's continued partnership with Chinese Metrology Institutions will help advance science, technology, innovation and industrial development in the country. Speaking in Lusaka during…

France’s largest representative business organization, MEDEF International,  has identified 30 French companies with potential interest in investing in Zambia for a business and investment mission scheduled for November, 2026. The mission…

Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has called for the establishment of a comprehensive investment due diligence framework to strengthen responsible investment and improve coordination among government institutions. ZDA Director General, Albert Halwampa,…

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced the construction of a K48 million Capital Markets Training Centre in Lusaka, a project aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and supporting the growth…

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…

Zambia’s Gross International Reserves declined to US$6.2 billion, equivalent to 5.2 months of import cover, in March 2026. This is compared to a historic high of US$6.5 billion recorded in…

European Union (EU) says it is currently in talks with the Zambian Government on a potential Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement to attract, expand and retain foreign direct investments (FDIs) in…