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ZICA URGES SAFEGUARDS IN INCOME TAX AMENDMENT BILL OF 2025

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has welcomed proposed reforms in the Income Tax Amendment Bill of 2025 aimed at promoting voluntary compliance. Speak during the 2025 Fourth Quarter Media…

Cecilia Chiluba December 26, 2025

Business & Finance

ASSOCIATION CAUTIONS GOVT AGAINST ISOLATED APPROACH TO SME BILL

Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Zambia (SMEAZ) has cautioned that the government’s approach to drafting the new SME Bill risks disconnecting national policy from the realities faced by small…

Cecilia Chiluba December 10, 2025

Business & Finance News

ZMA STRENGTHENS TRADE FAIRNESS AMID GROWING MARKET CHALLENGES

As the nation’s markets grow and evolve, accurate measurement remains a cornerstone of honest trade. Ensuring consumers get full value for their money is not merely a regulatory requirement, but…

Cecilia Chiluba November 17, 2025

Business & Finance Markets & Stocks

Zanaco Announces Intention to Issue US$100M Sustainability Bond to Drive Green, Inclusive Growth

Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has announced plans to issue a US$100 million sustainability bond, the first-ever in the country’s history. This marks a major step in the Bank's commitment…

Cecilia Chiluba November 1, 2025

Business & Finance News

MINISTER CLARIFIES STANCE ON PRICE CONTROLS

Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, has clarified that the government is not introducing or considering price controls, but advocating for fair pricing that reflects the current macroeconomic environment. Chipoka…

Cecilia Chiluba October 30, 2025

Business & Finance News

FNB ZAMBIA ACQUIRES STANDARD CHARTERED’S RETAIL BANKING BUSINESS

Standard Chartered and First National Bank has entered into an agreement with First National Bank (FNB) Zambia for the sale of its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in…

Cecilia Chiluba October 29, 2025

Business & Finance News

ECONOMIST ATTRIBUTES KWACHA APPRECIATION TO IMPROVED FOREIGN EXCHANGE SUPPLY

An Economist has attributed the recent appreciation of the Kwacha to an improved supply of foreign exchange on the financial market. The Kwacha has started the week on a slightly…

Cecilia Chiluba October 22, 2025

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

ZACA URGES STRONGER REGULATION OF ONLINE MONEY LENDERS EXPLOITING CONSUMERS

Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has renewed calls for regulatory institutions, including the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), to urgently regulate, monitor, and, where necessary, de-register online money lenders accused of exploiting…

Cecilia Chiluba October 20, 2025

Business & Finance News Technology & Innovation

Zambia Targets 5% Insurance penetration by 2030 through Insurtech Innovation

Zambia is setting ambitious targets to close its insurance protection gap by harnessing technology and innovation, with government aiming to double national insurance penetration from 2.5% to 5% by 2030.…

Cecilia Chiluba October 3, 2025

Business & Finance Economy News

Mobile Money Nears K4 Billion as PwC Underscores Telecoms’ Economic Role

A new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Zambia has underscored the telecommunications sector’s role as a catalyst for economic growth and social inclusion. The inaugural PwC Zambia Telecommunications Survey Report 2025,…

Cecilia Chiluba September 13, 2025