Economy
Mulungushi Textiles Nears Operational Resumption as Machine Testing Commences
Kabwe's historic Mulungushi Textiles Limited (ZCMT) is on the brink of a significant revival, with machine testing almost underway - a process expected to last fewer than 20 days...
Economy
IMF Program Expires October 2025: What are its Achievements and Failures?
Time for Genuine Practical Home-Grown Solutions
By Mwansa Chalwe Snr
Zambia's 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of $1.3billion -...
Economy
Will markets continue to look over Trump-Zelenskyy clash?
Global markets are set to open Monday with “surprisingly strong momentum,” as investors build on Friday’s late-session rally, looking over geopolitical tensions flaring in...
Economy
Zambia’s Future Bright After Debt Restructuring, Says Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed optimism about Zambia’s future following the country’s recent debt restructuring agreement with international creditors.
Speaking in Lusaka, Mrs. Scotland...
Economy
Government to Launch Independent Investigation into Mining Pollution of Kafue And Mwambashi Rivers
Government has expressed deep concern over ongoing pollution of the nation’s waterways, particularly in the Copperbelt region, and has vowed to hold mining companies...
Economy
FFTUZ Condemns Hiring of Foreign Nationals in Copperbelt Mines, Calls for Transparency
FFTUZ Condemns Hiring of Foreign Nationals in Copperbelt Mines, Calls for Transparency
The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) has voiced strong opposition...
Economy
Government Must Take Responsibility of Pollution of Mwambashi Stream and Kafue River
Socialist Party Copperbelt Vice Chairman and Spokesperson Reagan Kashinga says the Government through Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) must take responsibility over the...
Economy
Zambia’s Gemstone Industry Set for Boost as Government Scraps 15% Export Duty Tax
The Emerald Production Watch of Zambia has lauded the government’s recent decision to remove the 15% export duty tax on gemstones, a move expected...
Economy
Markets react as US-Russia talks stoke hopes and fears for investors
Markets are watching closely as US and Russian officials meet for the first time in years to discuss a possible resolution to the war...
Economy
Africa’s Agricultural Potential: A Paradox of Opportunity
By Samaila Zubairu
Abundant Resources, Yet Food Insecurity:
Africa’s agricultural potential is immense. With over 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land,the continent has all...
Economy
Zambian Ministry Advocates for Enhanced Community Engagement to Boost Empowerment Initiatives
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has called upon councils and civic leaders to intensify efforts in creating platforms that enhance public...