Business, markets, companies, mining, banking, economy, and entrepreneurship in Zambia.
Business, markets, companies, mining, banking, economy, and entrepreneurship in Zambia.
President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Vice Chairperson, Vincent Mukanda and Zevwanji Sinkala as Commissioner. Major General Mukanda replaces Mr Ali Simwinga whose tenure ended last year. President Hichilema has also urged the two officers to ensure that the general election is peaceful and credible. The Head of State said […]
By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka Zambia has achieved a significant economic milestone following the announcement that the country’s gross international reserves have reached a historic high of US$6.5 billion. This development is not merely a statistical achievement for economists and financial analysts; it is a major indicator of growing macroeconomic stability, renewed investor confidence, and improved […]
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema said Thursday that his government held its final Cabinet meeting of the first term ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections. Hichilema thanked ministers for their service to Zambians, saying together they had stabilized the economy, restored institutions and laid the groundwork for a more prosperous nation. ” We thanked our Ministers […]
Aspiring candidate for Monze Central, Elvis Mainza, says he has confidence in the electoral process of the UPND as the party conducts primary elections to adopt leaders at different levels. Mainza said under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, transparency remains key. He said in Monze Central Constituency on Tuesday, after attending the funeral of […]
Zambia’s Ambassador to China, Ivan Zyuulu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting investment, value addition, industrialization, and economic diversification as key pillars for accelerating sustainable economic growth. Ambassador Zyuulu made the remarks during a meeting with representatives of China Pingmei Shenma Holding Group at the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Beijing. The […]
Employers are publishing job posts with simpler application flows for candidates on phones.
A fire in the early hours of Thursday destroyed three makeshift restaurants and an electronics shop at New Soweto Market, police said. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said officers at Lusaka Central Police Station and New Soweto Police Post received a report from market secur
By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka Zambia has achieved a significant economic milestone following the announcement that the country’s gross international reserves have reached a historic high of US$6.5 billion. This development is not merely a statistical achievement for economists and fi
THE Bank of Zambia lowered its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25 percent, citing improved inflation prospects and a stable kwacha. Governor Denny Kalyalya said the Monetary Policy Committee considered an expected favorable maize harvest and relative stability in th
Several traders at New Soweto Market suffered losses in the early hours of today after a fire destroyed a number of businesses near Namununga School opposite the market. The fire reportedly broke out around 03:00 hours and destroyed three makeshift restaurants and an electronics
