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Zambia Revenue Authority eyes K203.6 billion through compliance drive
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) could raise its 2026 revenue collections by K34 billion to K203.6 billion if taxpayer compliance improves by 20 percent, Commissioner General Dingani Banda has said. Banda said ZRA was currently projected to collect K169.6 billion by the end of 2026…
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Govt urges strategic investment to transform Zambia’s agri-food systems
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary, Dr. Max Choombe, has called for increased private-sector investment in Zambia’s agri-food systems, saying the country must move beyond primary production. Speaking while leading the Zambian Government delegation to the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda…
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Construction begins on 10 megawatts Mwandi solar plant, over 4,000 households to benefit
Construction has begun on an $8 million solar power plant in Zambia’s Western Province, with the facility expected to add 10 megawatts of electricity to the national grid when completed, Lunzua Power Company Limited and Valinor Investments Limited said on Thursday. The solar photovoltaic plant…
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Do you know that the entire Western Province has only 13 filling stations?
According to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB)
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Zambia’s Changing Power Sector
Keeping the lights on: why the wires
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Zambia, Switzerland authorise 200,000 clean cookstoves deal
Zambia and Switzerland have authorised a new greenhouse gas mitigation activity that will deploy 200,000 clean cookstoves across four Provinces, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment officials announced on Thursday in Lusaka. The activity, named “Modern Energy Cooking Zambia”, will replace Charcoal with biomass pellets…
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Energy Regulation Board claims illegal petroleum products drop to four percent
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says illicit petroleum products on Zambia’s retail market have reportedly dropped sharply, with compliance under the Fuel Marking Programme rising to 96 percent. ERB acting Director for Petroleum and Gas, Chasuzya Mtwale, said the improvement represented significant progress since the…
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FNB Employees get salary increment
FNB Zambia employees have received an average 11.4% salary increase for the 2026/2027 financial year following a collective bargaining agreement between management and the Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers.
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Treasury moves to overhaul tax system in Zambia
Government says repeated tax reforms and investment incentives have failed to fully address private sector concerns, with many businesses still describing the country’s tax system as complex, unequal and unfair. These concerns have prompted the launch of public consultations on Zambia’s Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS)…
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CSPR nods HH’s growth masterplan
CSPR says prioritising human capital development will be critical to unlocking Zambia’s productive potential and driving sustainable, knowledge-based economic growth.
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Zambia, Rwanda sign technical cooperation agreement to harmonise standards
The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) and the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) have have entered into an agreement on technical cooperation in standardisation, conformity assessment and quality assurance. The agreement will enable the two institutions to collaborate in the areas of information exchange on international…
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22-Year-Old Dies in Chadiza Gold Mining Accident
A 22-year-old man has died after gravel collapsed on him while he was conducting gold...
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Meta’s $18bn Social Media Settlement Raises Questions Over Responsibility – Tech Expert
Meta’s agreement to pay up to US$18
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Cement production shoot up to 1.8 million tonnes in first half of 2026
Zambia’s cement industry has recorded a significant
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Who should be Zambia’s next mines minister?
The mining sector remains a cornerstone of
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Stakeholders react to Grow Zambia agenda
The Grow Zambia agenda presents an opportunity to deepen manufacturing linkages with agriculture, mining, energy and other sectors, the Zambia Association of Manufacturers has said. ZAM President Mohammed Umar said the next five years should focus on growth, expansion, opportunity and prosperity, underpinned by stronger…
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Government Clears K11M Debt With EPs Water Utility
Government has cleared off the 11.5-million Kwacha debt in unpaid water bills...
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Developers turn to subleasing amid narrow buying options within CBD
Zambia continues to attract massive investments across
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Zambian farmers urged to follow weather advisories
The Ministry of Agriculture has urged farmers to closely monitor official weather forecasts and agricultural advisories as they prepare for the 2026/2027 farming season. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer, Balewa Zyuulu, said timely access to weather and agricultural information…
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Can low-income families still afford to build homes in Lusaka?
A real estate consultant has expressed concern
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Over 90% of Bureau trade is done in the US dollar – Bureau President
The Zambian Kwacha has in recent past
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ERB collects over K800 million in license fees in 2025
According to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB)
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Copper prices shoot up by 15% to now $14, 280 per ton
Copper prices shoot up by 15% to
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Zambia records K4.1bn trade surplus in July 2026
According to the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS)
