Thursday, March 28, 2024

Economy

Human activities have caused climate change and human beings must take responsibility -Nzovu

Eng. Collins Nzovu, Minister of Green Economy and Environment, is calling upon Zambians to rally behind the government's efforts in combating climate change, acknowledging...

Government Launches “360 Ulimi Okwana” Campaign to Mechanize Small-Holder Farming

The UPND government has initiated a comprehensive campaign named "360 Ulimi Okwana" aimed at mechanizing 500,000 hectares of small-holder farmers' land by 2027, with...

Energy Regulation Board Lowers Fuel Prices Effective March 2024

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol, diesel, and Jet A1, effective from midnight tonight for the...

President Hichilema Hosts Saudi Arabian Minister, Discusses Economic Partnership

The State House was honored to welcome His Excellency Eng. Abdurahman Abdulmohsen A. Alfadley, the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture of the Kingdom...

ZCCM-IH Shareholders Approve Acquisition of Majority Stake in Mopani Copper Mines

In a landmark decision, shareholders of Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) have unanimously greenlit the acquisition of a 51 percent stake in Mopani...

Bank of Zambia Launches Monetary Policy Report

The Bank of Zambia has launched its first publication of the Monetary Policy Report (MPR) that is expected to enhance transparency, accountability, communication and...

Economist Forecasts Economic Rebound for Zambia Despite Challenges

Despite prevailing challenges, economist Amos Chibinda, based in Livingstone, remains optimistic about Zambia's economic prospects, citing positive key indicators that signal a potential rebound...

Zambia’s Kwacha Emerges as Top African Currency against USD in 2024

Zambia's kwacha has emerged as the top-performing African currency against the U.S. dollar in 2024, surging by 13.8% to 22.8 against the greenback. This...