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ZAMBIA, CHINA MOVE TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION IN METROLOGY

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…

Cecilia Chiluba August 11, 2026

Agriculture

FRA BUYS 28,495 TONNES OF MAIZE IN NORTHERN PROVINCE

Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has purchased 28,495 metric tonnes of maize in Northern Province, as the 2026 crop marketing season continues. The purchased maize is equivalent to about 569,900 by…

Cecilia Chiluba August 11, 2026

Energy

ENERGY EXPERT WARNS EXTENDED FUEL TAX RELIEF COULD TRIGGER LONG-TERM FISCAL STRAIN

An Energy Expert has cautioned that while Government’s decision to extend fuel tax relief measures offers immediate relief to households and businesses, the move could create long-term fiscal pressures if…

Cecilia Chiluba July 3, 2026

Economy

MEDEF INTERNATIONAL IDENTIFIES 30 FRENCH COMPANIES FOR ZAMBIA INVESTMENT MISSION

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…

Cecilia Chiluba July 3, 2026

Economy

ZDA CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT DUE DILIGENCE FRAMEWORK

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,…

Cecilia Chiluba July 3, 2026

Sports

ECOBANK COMMITS K142,001 TOWARDS INAUGURAL NAPSA PENSIONERS MARATHON

Ecobank Zambia has pledged K142,001 towards the inaugural NAPSA Pensioners Marathon, an initiative aimed at promoting healthy living, social cohesion and awareness on retirement planning. Speaking during the sponsorship announcement…

News Desk July 2, 2026

Governance

EIGHT LOCAL AUTHORITIES JOIN GOVERNMENT SERVICE BUS PLATFORM

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says eight Local Authorities have been on-boarded on the Government Service Bus (GSB). GSB is a 24 Hour-Government digital operational platform that enables…

Cecilia Chiluba July 2, 2026

Trade

ZAMBIA’S SECOND OECD INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW REACHES FINAL PHASE

Zambia's second Investment Policy Review by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has entered its final phase. The move brings the country closer to adopting a comprehensive road-map…

Cecilia Chiluba July 2, 2026

Community

COUNCIL URGES RESIDENTS TO AVOID PLANTING UMBRELLA TREES NEAR ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

Lusaka City Council (LCC) has advised residents to stop planting umbrella trees, also known as Melia azedarach, along roads, pavements, driveways, and other road infrastructure within the city. Council Public…

Cecilia Chiluba July 2, 2026

Agriculture

TOBACCO SALES EXCEED US$104.9 MILLION, BOOSTING SECTOR GROWTH, ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

Zambia’s tobacco sector has recorded more than US$104.9 million in sales, reflecting continued growth in the industry and reinforcing the crop’s contribution to the economy. According to latest figures released…

Cecilia Chiluba July 1, 2026