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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

Economy

ZAMBIA POSTS K4.7 BILLION TRADE SURPLUS IN JANUARY 2026

Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has disclosed that the country posted a trade surplus of K4.7 billion in January 2026, an improvement from the K1.0 billion surplus posted in December 2025.…

Cecilia Chiluba February 26, 2026

Economy

RECENT KWACHA GAINS YET TO REFLECT IN PROPERTY PRICES – EXPERT

A real estate expert says Zambia’s property market is yet to fully reflect the recent Kwacha gains, as the impact of the stronger local currency has so far been more…

Cecilia Chiluba February 24, 2026

Economy

ZAMBIA’S PUBLIC DEBT HITS US$28.9 BILLION

Minister of National Planning has disclosed that Zambia’s total public sector debt stood at US$28.9 billion as at end-December 2025. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane told Parliament in a ministerial statement that…

Cecilia Chiluba February 20, 2026

Economy

INSURANCE PUSH EXPECTED TO IMPROVE RESILIENCE IN ZAMBIA’S LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

Insurance is increasingly being recognized as a critical tool in helping farmers recover from financial losses, particularly in the livestock sector where climate and disease risks remain high. For pastoral farmers,…

Cecilia Chiluba February 19, 2026

Economy

GOVT CALLS FOR CONSISTENT 6-7% GROWTH TO REDUCE POVERTY AS FNB, AMCHAM HOST ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2026

Minister of Finance and National Planning says Zambia must sustain economic growth of 6 to 7 percent annually if it is to achieve meaningful poverty reduction and create tangible improvements…

Cecilia Chiluba February 18, 2026

Economy

AAAZ HAILS 14.3% RISE IN ZAMBIA’S 2025 TRADE VOLUMES, URGES BROADER CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia (AAAZ) has hailed the Government on the reported 14.3 percent increase in trade volumes for 2025. According to Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats), the country’s total…

Cecilia Chiluba January 28, 2026

Economy

KWACHA WEAKENS SLIGHTLY AMID SHORT-TERM PRESSURES

Zambian Kwacha has recorded a modest depreciation against the United States dollar and other convertible currencies, bringing an end to its recent positive performance. The local unit is currently trading…

Cecilia Chiluba January 21, 2026

Economy

TREASURY ALLOCATES K10.9 BILLION TO DEBT SERVICE, ARREARS IN DECEMBER 2025

Minister of Finance and National Planning has disclosed that the Treasury allocated K10.9 billion towards domestic and external debt service as well as the dismantling of local arrears in December…

Cecilia Chiluba January 15, 2026