Saturday, June 14, 2025

Economy

Zambia should avoid contracting fresh debt-IMF

The International Monetary Fund has advised the Zambian Government to avoid contracting new non-concessional debt. And the IMF says the significant buildup in domestic...

Zambia and Angola have not sufficiently integrated economically-President Lungu

President Edgar Lungu says Zambia needs to open new areas of cooperation with Angola as a way of enhancing trade. President Lungu says the two...

Champion digital financial inclusion, BoZ urges Zamtel

The Bank of Zambia has urged state owned telecommunication firm Zamtel to champion the provision of digital solutions in order to contribute to the...

Central Province Investment Expo created opportunity for Indian investment – Kapijimpanga

The Central Province Investment Expo created a lot of impetus for Indians to invest in Zambia, Zambia’s High Commissioner to India Judith Kapijimpanga has...

Over 800, 000 euros pumped into ‘Strengthening Citizen Action’ project

The European Union (EU) has released an amount of 833,139 Euros for enhancing the ‘Strengthening Citizen Action’ project in Western and Luapula provinces. ...

First Quantum Minerals Initiates Information Sharing Sessions

By John Chola FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) has initiated a new avenue of openly engaging and sharing pertinent information with the general public through various...

Moody’s Sees Zambia’s Debt Burden Exceeding 75% of GDP this Year

Bloomberg reports that Zambia’s credit profile is constrained by it high debt burden which will increase even more, Moody’s Investors Service said. The Zambia’s debt...

ZESCO targets to raise K16 billion in first year of higher tariffs

ZESCO Managing Director Officer Victor Mundende has justified the 91% average retail electricity tariff hike proposal. ZESCO has formally written to the Energy Regulation Board...