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Tax Reform Key to Unlocking Growth, Say Breweries

Zambia’s Breweries sector has called for a reduction in excise taxes on beer, to unlock significant economic growth, support small-scale farmers and boost government revenues. In July 2025, Government increased…

Cecilia Chiluba September 13, 2025

Agriculture Business & Finance Community

SNV Partners with Four Zambian Firms in Anti-Poverty Push

Netherlands Development Organization (SNV), through its Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) Challenge Fund Phase Three, has signed contracts with four Zambian companies aimed at strengthening inclusive business innovations and creating sustainable…

News Desk September 6, 2025

Agriculture Business & Finance Entrepreneurship & Startups

Heart of Mercy Empowers Rural Communities for Self-Sustenance

Rural communities across Zambia are experiencing a notable transformation as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) empower farmers and women’s groups to add value to their produce and access international markets. Heart of…

Cecilia Chiluba September 6, 2025

Business & Finance Economy Featured

Zambian Kwacha Poised for Stability

A Commercial Bank says the Kwacha is likely to remain stable in the near term, amid continued support from the Bank of Zambia. In its Daily Treasury Newsletter, ZANACO observed…

Cecilia Chiluba September 6, 2025

Business & Finance News Trade

EU, Zambia Railways in Advanced Talks on €50M Grant

Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has announced that talks with the European Union (EU) regarding a €50 million grant for the rehabilitation of railway infrastructure are now at an advanced stage.…

Cecilia Chiluba September 6, 2025

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

BRRA Champions ‘One-Stop Shop’ Licensing for Accommodation Sector

Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) says it has commenced formal engagements with the Ministry of Tourism and Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) on the need to adopt a single licensing system…

Cecilia Chiluba September 4, 2025

Business & Finance News Trade

US Roadshow to Unlock New Investment for Zambia

Government is capitalizing on Zambia’s eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides duty-free and quota-free access to the United States of America (USA) market for eligible…

Cecilia Chiluba September 4, 2025

Business & Finance News

ZCSA Observes Improvements In Compliance On Electrical Products, As Stakeholders Applaud Agency

Zambia is experiencing a persistent challenge regarding the importation, sale and consumption of substandard electrical products on the market. This is despite efforts by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA)…

Cecilia Chiluba July 13, 2025

Business & Finance SMEs

SME Association Urges Government to Reduce Licensing Bottlenecks Before Seeking to Legislate Informal Sector

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Association of Zambia has urged Government to reduce licensing bottlenecks before seeking to legislate the informal sector through the proposed regulation Bill. According to Small…

Cecilia Chiluba July 2, 2025

Business & Finance Community Crime

Private Developer Illegally Acquires Title on Council Land in Kitwe

Kitwe City Council has unveiled a scam in which a private developer illegally acquired title deeds on one of the local authority's prime properties, located at Freedom Park. Council Public…

Cecilia Chiluba July 1, 2025