Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
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...
Economy
It an embarrassment for Zambia to be poor despite its mineral wealth – MUZ President
Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) President Joseph Chewe says it is embarrassing that Zambia has been classified as a poor country despite being...
Economy
Professor Clive Chirwa Presents Opposition to Sale of Mopani Shares
Professor Clive Chirwa, renowned engineer and academic, has submitted a detailed opposition to the proposed sale of Mopani Copper Mines PLC shares during the...