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SEC BREAKS GROUND ON K48 MILLION CAPITAL MARKETS TRAINING CENTRE

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…

Cecilia Chiluba June 26, 2026

Economy

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

Economy

ZAMBIA’S GROSS INTERNATIONAL RESERVES DROP TO US$6.2 BILLION IN MARCH 2026, AS KWACHA GAINS

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…

Cecilia Chiluba May 14, 2026

Economy

GOVT ALLOCATES K2.4 BILLION TO DEBT SERVICE IN APRIL TREASURY RELEASES

Government says the Treasury released K17.8 billion in April 2026, with K2.4 billion allocated toward debt service and dismantling of arrears as part of efforts to sustain fiscal stability, restore…

Cecilia Chiluba May 12, 2026

Economy

EU ENGAGES ZAMBIAN GOVT ON SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT PACT TO ATTRACT FDI

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…

Cecilia Chiluba May 6, 2026

Economy

GOVT REVOKES STATUTORY INSTRUMENT BANNING NIGHT DRIVING TO ADVANCE 24-HOUR ECONOMY

Government has with immediate effect revoked the Statutory Instrument (SI) that banned night driving, in a decisive move aimed at facilitating the implementation of the 24-hour economy as recently approved…

Cecilia Chiluba April 22, 2026

Economy

GOVT HAILS MTN’S WINA NYUMBA NA MOMO INIATIVE AS BOOST TO FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, says mobile money continues to serve as a key enabler of financial inclusion. Officiating at the launch of MTN Zambia’s Wina Nyumba na Momo…

Cecilia Chiluba April 10, 2026

Economy

ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, MISINFORMATION DRIVING SOCIAL TENSION, ZACA WARNS

Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has called on Government to urgently address economic challenges by creating sustainable jobs, particularly for young people. The call comes amid escalating incidents of violence, mob…

Cecilia Chiluba March 24, 2026

Economy

MANUFACTURERS BACK 24-HOUR ECONOMY POLICY

Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the government to ensure the successful rollout of the 24-hour economy. ZAM President, Mohammed Umar described government’s new…

Cecilia Chiluba March 19, 2026

Economy

WORLD BANK’S US$45 MILLION POLICY SUPPORT TO BOOST ZAMBIA’S BUDGET STABILITY — ECONOMIST

An Economist says the US$45 million World Bank policy support to Zambia will help ease pressure on government finances and support macroeconomic stability. World Bank, through the International Development Association,…

Cecilia Chiluba March 17, 2026