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IMPORT WINDOW OPENS FOR ONIONS TO CURB SUPPLY SHORTFALL

Fruit and Vegetable Traders Association of Zambia says the country has commenced the importation of onions as a short-term measure to stabilize supply and contain prices amid reduced domestic production.…

Cecilia Chiluba April 7, 2026

Trade

US DISMISSES CLAIMS OF MINERALS-FOR-HEALTH AID DEAL WITH ZAMBIA

The United States Government has dismissed media reports suggesting that it is seeking access to Zambia’s mineral resources in exchange for continued health funding. Recent international media reports indicated that…

Cecilia Chiluba March 24, 2026

Trade

ZAMBIA-JAPAN FORUM MARKS BIG STEP IN TRADE TIES

Minister of Commerce and Industry has described the Zambia–Japan Business Forum as a major milestone in advancing trade and investment relations between the two countries. The two nations have strengthened…

Nelson Zulu March 11, 2026

Trade

TBZ BEGINS GROWER VALIDATION EXERCISE TO STRENGTHEN TOBACCO REGULATION

Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) has unveiled a comprehensive tobacco grower validation and verification exercise across all tobacco production areas, aimed at strengthening the industry’s regulatory framework and ensuring compliance…

Cecilia Chiluba February 4, 2026

Trade

FNB ZAMBIA DELIVERS LARGEST PUBLIC SECTOR DEAL WITH K1 BILLION FRA FACILITY

First National Bank (FNB) Zambia has announced that it has structured and closed a K1 billion Working Capital Facility for the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), enabling payments to farmers who…

Cecilia Chiluba January 30, 2026

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

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 Economy News

Economist Backs New Farm Block Agency

An Agricultural Economist has backed the Farm Block Development Agency (FBDA) Bill recently approved by Cabinet. On Monday, Cabinet approved in principle, to the introduction of the Bill in Parliament…

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 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