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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

Economy Uncategorized

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

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