Thursday, June 26, 2025

Economy

Removal of Government from procurement of fuel should be supported- BOZ Governor

BANK of Zambia governor Denny Kalyalya says the decision to remove Government from direct engagement in the procurement of fuel should be supported as...

Barclays Bank Launches UnionPay Cards Services on all ATMs and Points of Sale machines in Zambia

Barclays Bank Zambia Plc has launched the UnionPay International (UPI) card services on all the Bank’s Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Point...

AfDB approves US $10-million equity investment in TIDE Africa Fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US $10-million equity investment in the Technology and Innovation in Developing...

Government is working on making mining sector thrive-Mutati

Minister of Finance Felix Mutati has said government will put forward a stable tax system that will enable mining companies to operate effectively. ...

ZESCO blames increased load shedding to two generators at Maamba that tripped on Tuesday

State power utility ZESCO says load shedding has increased after two generators at Maamba Collieries Thermal Plant tripped out of service on Tuesday. ZESCO Senior...

Cost of living in Lusaka hits all-time high, breaches the 5,000 mark

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the cost of living is every day becoming expensive and beyond the capacity of poorest households. The...

China ranks Zambia as second trading partner in Southern Africa

China has acknowledged Zambia as  its second trading partner in Southern Africa after  South Africa. Chinese Commerce Assistant Minister Hon Bingnan Wang told Zambian Ministers...

2017 National Budget progressive, but does not address pertinent fiscal issues

Three Civil Society Organizations have commended government for taking on board some of the recommendations from the Civil Society submissions in the 2017 National...