Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Economy

Zambia Hosts DRIF25: Government Unveils Ambitious Digital Transformation Agenda

The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) is actively participating in the 12th edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25), currently underway...

Three Reasons Investors Should Be Cheerful – Despite Tariff Chaos

From fresh tariffs and fracturing alliances to recession warnings, the headlines scream turmoil. But for investors willing to tune out the noise and focus...

Italy Commits $270 Million to Lobito Corridor Rail Project

The Italian Government has committed $270 million towards the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major railway infrastructure project linking Zambia, Angola, and the...

ZESCO to Add 500 Megawatts of Solar Power to National Grid

ZESCO has announced plans to add approximately 500 megawatts of electricity from various solar power initiatives to the national grid in the near future,...

ZCCM-IH Minority Shareholders and the Problem of Neo-Colonial Meddling in Zambia’s Sovereign Affairs

By Dr. Chris Patricks CAPE TOWN, The principle of national sovereignty is not up for debate. It is enshrined in international law and the United Nations...

Markets can’t ignore the next Pope

Whoever is elected to lead the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis could have real consequences for global markets, affirms the CEO...

New Kwacha Notes: No Inflation, Just a Strategic Currency Reset – Jito Kayumba

New Kwacha Notes: No Inflation, Just a Strategic Currency Reset – Jito Kayumba Lusaka, Zambia – April 21, 2025 Presidential Economic Advisor Jito Kayumba has assured...

US and China headed for currency war: warns deVere CEO

Trump’s tariff-led trade war is pushing the world’s two largest economies toward a new front: a currency war— “one that will be gradual, deliberate,...