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Will cement production surge to 1.8 million tonnes translate to lower prices?
As cement production rises to 1.8 million
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FRA claims maize purchase target exceeds 100 percent in Northern Province
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Northern Province has reportedly exceeded its maize purchase target for the 2026 Crop Marketing Season, having procured a total of 192,023.50 metric tonnes of white maize as of September 7, 2026, against the provincial target of 95,000 metric tonnes…
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Civil Society groups urge stronger regulation as Zambia faces surge in critical minerals investment
Civil Society groups have warned that Zambia’s push to become a leading supplier of minerals for the global energy transition must be matched with stronger environmental regulation and public participation to avoid repeating mistakes seen elsewhere in the region. The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)…
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Zambia’s revenue authority launches nationwide cost of tax compliance survey
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has commenced a nationwide Cost of Tax Compliance Survey to establish the costs, challenges and practical experiences taxpayers encounter when meeting their tax obligations. The survey will run from 7 September to 31 October 2026 and forms part of ZRA’s…
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Central PS Urges Speedy Asm Licence Processing
Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe has urged the speedy processing of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining...
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Chinese-Owned SinoMetals copper production up 195% after 2025 Kafue River pollution scandal
Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Limited, the Chinese-owned minerals
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ZACL becomes first SOE on smart office as government pushes paperless operations
Government, through the Smart Zambia Institute, has
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Towards three million tonnes: KCM’s role in Zambia’s growth agenda
Zambia has set an ambitious copper target. At Konkola Copper Mines, the shift from stabilising an operation to expanding one is already under way. President Hakainde Hichilema opened his second term with a number that will shape the next five years of Zambia’s mining industry…
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Tongguan Mine Worker Dies After Underground Rockfall
A 52-year-old employee of Tongguan Mining Company in Chambishi has died after...
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Pisa Results to Test Zambia’s Education Investments
OECD and ECZ say assessment will show whether education reforms and investment are improving learning...
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Stanbic, civic group partner to expand financial access for women entrepreneurs
Stanbic Bank Zambia and development organisation CARE Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding to help women entrepreneurs, savings groups and underserved communities access formal banking services and financial skills, the organisations said on Monday. The partnership will support CARE beneficiaries and community groups to…
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Kwacha strengthens against dollar despite third consecutive weekly loss
The Zambian Kwacha strengthened against the United States dollar on Friday but still ended the week with its third consecutive weekly loss as demand for foreign currency continued to outstrip supply. Bloomberg report showed the local currency appreciated by 0.27 percent to close just below…
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Four die, one survives in Milenge illegal mining accident
Four people have died and one survived after an alleged illegal mining operation in a deep pit in Kalali Resettlement Scheme in Senior Chief Kalasamukoso’s area of Milenge District, Luapula Province. Luapula Province Permanent Secretary, Prudence Chinama-Kangwa, said experts at the scene had confirmed the…
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Association urges tighter market surveillance, as counterfeit products reportedly flood market
The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has expressed concern over the growing presence of suspected counterfeit and substandard cosmetic and personal-care products on the local market. The association said the products of concern include lotions, creams, perfumes and other items widely used by women and young…
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Zambia spends K7.6 billion on debt service in August, as treasury releases K16.1 billion
The Zambian Government released K7.6 billion in August 2026 towards debt service and the dismantling of domestic arrears, making it the single largest component of the K16.1 billion total budget release for the month. Of the K7.6 billion, K6.5 billion was allocated to domestic debt…
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Four Die in Milenge Illegal Mining Accident
Four people have died while one person has survived in an illegal...
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ZCCM-Ih Progresses with Listing Optimisation Project
ZCCM Investments Holdings – ZCCM-IH says it is progressing with its proposed Listing Optimisation Project...
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Lunzua, Valinor Break Ground on 10MW Solar Plant
Lunzua Power Company Limited and Valinor Investments Limited have broken ground for the construction of...
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US-Backed Financing Opens New Opportunities for Zambia’s Private Sector
Zambian private sector companies could gain access to alternative financing and insurance arrangements for eligible projects involving American companies, goods and services, opening up new opportunities for investment and business expansion. Zambian Ambassador to the United States, Dr Chibamba Kanyama, says the financing support is…
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ZCCM-Ih Progresses with Listing Optimisation Project
ZCCM Investments Holdings – ZCCM-IH says it is progressing with its proposed Listing Optimisation Project involving its listings on the Lusaka Securities Exchange – LuSE, Euronext Access Paris and the London Stock Exchange. As part of the process, the company is considering an Odd-Lot Offer…
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Central Province Farmers Urged to Keep Enough Food on Climate Concerns as FRA Surpasses Maize Target
Farmers in Zambia’s Central Province have been urged to keep enough maize for household consumption as the country prepares for a potentially dry 2026/27 farming season. Central Province Principal Public Relations Officer, Tobias Phiri, says the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has so far bought 102,964.20…
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US EXIM reopens short-term trade financing facilities for Zambia
The United States Export-Import Bank (US EXIM) has reopened credit and insurance facilities for short-term trade transactions involving Zambia’s private sector, the Zambian Embassy in Washington said. The development follows the amendment of the bank’s Country Limitation Schedule (CLS), allowing US EXIM to consider financing…
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Govt to Build New Petroleum Refinery at $1.2 Billion
Government plans to build a new Petroleum Refinery next to the the...
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Illegal real estate agents increasing in Zambia
A real estate expert has lamented over
