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BuyZed Backs Govt’s Projection of Debt-Free Status by 2028

BuyZed Campaign says government’s ambitious plan to achieve debt-free status by 2028 is a testament to its commitment to fiscal responsibility and sustainable development. According to Ministry of Finance and…

Cecilia Chiluba June 12, 2025

Economy FOREX

Kwacha Maintains Positive Trajectory

Zambia’s currency, the Kwacha, has demonstrated resilience against the US Dollar, maintaining a positive trajectory with a bias towards appreciation throughout the past week. The Kwacha closed the week ending Friday 6th…

News Desk June 9, 2025

Business & Finance Economy

BuyZed Hails 24-Hour Economy Initiative for Financial Sector

BuyZed campaign has hailed government for introducing the 24-hour economy initiative, starting with the financial services sector. The goal of this initiative is to enable 24/7 financial transactions and other…

Cecilia Chiluba June 9, 2025

Agriculture Economy

TOBACCO OUTPUT PROJECTED TO DOUBLE IN 2025, AS GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT SECTOR REFORMS

By Amos Sikaonga Minister of Agriculture has announced that Zambia’s tobacco production is projected to reach 80 million kilograms in 2025, a significant increase from the 44 million kilograms recorded…

Cecilia Chiluba May 8, 2025

Business & Finance Economy

IMF URGES ZAMBIA TO NAVIGATE WEAKER GLOBAL TRADE

By Cecilia Chiluba International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director has urged Zambia to navigate weaker global trade, elevated uncertainty, and declining external assistance. Nigel Clarke who visited Zambia from…

Cecilia Chiluba May 8, 2025

Business & Finance Economy

ZAMBIA SIGNS DEBT RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT WITH EXIM INDIA

By Cecilia Chiluba Zambian Government and ZESCO Limited have signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM INDIA), as part of a broader deal to address…

Cecilia Chiluba May 8, 2025

Crime Economy

STATE HAS FORFEITED OVER K1.2 BILLION WORTH OF TAINTED PROPERTIES, LIQUID ASSETS SINCE 2021-PS

By Cecilia Chiluba Government says over K1.2 billion worth of tainted properties and liquid assets have been forfeited to the state since the current administration took the reigns of power…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Business & Finance Economy Markets & Stocks

KWACHA POSTS RAPID GAINS AS US DOLLAR WEAKENS 7.83% YEAR-TO-DATE

By Cecilia Chiluba Zambian Kwacha has been on a consistent upward trend in the last seven days, appreciating against the US dollar. This is one of the strongest runs the…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Business & Finance Economy Policy & Regulation

ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE CALL FOR ENHANCED COLLABORATION TO ENHANCE PRODUCT SAFETY

By Cecilia Chiluba Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and Zimbabwe’s Department of Quality Assurance and Trade Measures have called for enhanced collaboration with each other to support trade between the…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Economy Tax

ZAMBIA’S TAX IMPLEMENTATION MODELS MAY DISENFRANCHISE SME PARTICIPATION IN DOMESTIC ECONOMY -ECONOMIST

By Cecilia Chiluba An Economist has observed that the current tax implementation models such as the Smart Invoice have potential to disenfranchise participation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in…

Cecilia Chiluba May 6, 2025