Economy
Government disburses K90 million to boost Lusaka farming under credit facility
Government disburses K90 million to boost Lusaka farming under credit facility
Over K90 million has been disbursed to small-scale and emerging farmers across Lusaka Province as part of the government’s...
Economy
Musk’s new party accelerates Bitcoin’s political ascent: deVere CEO
Elon Musk’s announcement that his newly launched America Party will fully back Bitcoin marks a major leap in the digital asset’s political legitimacy —...
Economy
We must compare Zambia’s performance with other nations to know that we should not praise small economic wins
By Edward Chisanga
This message is not to point a finger at UPND. It’s for the whole nation.
If one thing irks Zambians, it’s the praise...
Economy
President Hichilema Hosts High-Level Engagement with World Bank and Mining Sector Leaders
President Hakainde Hichilema led a high-level engagement with a visiting delegation from the World Bank, the Zambia Chamber of Mines, and other key...
Economy
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will blow up US debt, inflation
The US Senate begins voting today on President Donald Trump’s controversial tax and spending bill—legislation that will dramatically increase America’s debt burden and reignite...
Economy
Zambia Calls For Stronger Global Action On Development Financing At FFD4
Zambia has called for renewed global urgency in addressing development financing gaps, particularly in the global south, with five years left to meet the...
Economy
Zambia’s Energy Move: From Importing Fuel to Co-Owning the Source
In a groundbreaking shift toward energy independence and economic self-determination, Zambia has secured a 26% equity stake in Angola’s Benguela (Lobito) oil refinery, signaling...
Economy
US Iran strikes sparks oil shock, inflation fears, global sector shakeout
The market impact of President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities is already beginning to reshape investor expectations across asset classes, sectors...
Economy
Zambian delegation in Rome for high-level meeting
Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane is leading the Zambian delegation to attend the high-level meeting on the Lobito Corridor project in Rome,...
Economy
Markets ‘dangerously complacent’ amid Iran-Israel tension: deVere
Global stock markets are showing a “dangerous complacency” in response to the sharp escalation of military conflict between Iran and Israel, warns the CEO...
Economy
Is Zambian Economy showing Recovery Signs?
Stanbic Bank Purchasing Manager index (PMI) Soars to 51.4 in May 2025.
By Mwansa Chalwe Snr
Over the past six months, from December 2024 to...