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Zambia warned against unsustainable borrowing under new IMF programme
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has warned Government against accumulating unsustainable debt under the proposed US$1.5 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, urging authorities to direct any new borrowing towards productive investments. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CTPD Head of Advocacy…
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IRH, ZCCM-IH renew commitment to scaling up performance at Mopani Copper Mines
International Resources Holding (IRH) and ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) have reaffirmed their commitment to Mopani Copper Mines, with IRH maintaining its US$1.1 billion investment pledge to support the mine’s operations and development. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the two shareholders said they would…
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Zambeef’s share prices drops by over 2%
According to the Stockbrokers Zambia Weekly Equity
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ZCCM-IH share price shoots up by nearly 6%
According to the official Stockbrokers report for
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BoZ’s $470 million gold reserve built over six years, is Zambia’s Central Bank doing enough?
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ), the nation’s
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Since KCM has denied involvement in Kafue River pollution scandal, ZEMA should tell us who polluted it – Chingola Clergy
Chingola Clergy Bishop Ellison Bwalya has called
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ZRA suspends penalties, debt recovery over historical tax data reconciliation
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) will not impose penalties, suspend Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) or pursue debt recovery arising from unreconciled historical tax data during the ongoing reconciliation period. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ZRA Commissioner-General, Dingani Banda, said the measure would give taxpayers…
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Why cheap prefab houses remain unpopular in Zambia
DESPITE being regarded as a cheaper and
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Expert calls for Ministry of Lands overhaul like ZAMMSA
LAND researcher Dr Priscilla Nsama has called
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Kwacha drops nearly 1%, but bureau shrugs off impact
The Stockbrockers report, seen by the Zambian
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Illegal mining activities booming in Chingola’s residential areas
Questionable mining activities are booming in Chingola’s
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Copper, aluminum prices fall on AI spending concerns
Copper and aluminium prices edged lower as renewed concerns over the sustainability of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending weighed on the demand outlook. Copper fell 0.2 percent to about US$14,588 per tonne, while aluminium declined 0.3 percent and zinc dropped 0.7 percent, according to Access…
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Investors overshoot the Govt T-Bill target by K1. 4m
According to the Bank of Zambia Treasury
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Zambia urges African countries to strengthen voice in international debt system
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has called for low-income borrowing countries to play a greater role in shaping the international debt system, citing high financing costs and prolonged debt restructuring processes that affect development spending. Musokotwane said many African countries continued to face…
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Zambia to pitch four agricultural value chains at FAO investment forum
Zambia will present investment plans for four priority agricultural value chains — soybeans, honey, beef and common beans — at the 2026 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum in Rome, Italy. The four value chains were selected following a data-driven analysis supported…
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EAZ welcomes $1.5bn IMF Extended Credit staff-level deal
The Economics Association of Zambia says the US$1.5 billion IMF facility will help maintain economic stability, support investment and advance the Grow Zambia Agenda.
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Drinking and smoking get a break as inflation eases to 7.6%
According to the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS)
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Stanchart’s profit Standard Chartered Bank Zambia, after tax drops 36%
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia one of the
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Who should drive Zambia’s growth agenda local or foreign firms?
The government announced the Grow Zambia Agenda,
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REIZ leads LuSE share price gains at 85%
According to the Stock Brokers Zambia Weekly
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CEEC loan repayment crisis: Do borrowers lack financial literacy?
Copperbelt-based economic and policy analyst, John Ng’andu
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2026 CDF Allocation to Reduce as Govt Rules Out FRA Maize Funding in 2027
Government will reduce the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation for the remainder of 2026 to accommodate the higher-than-budgeted expenditure on strategic food reserves. Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane says Government had initially planned to purchase 500,000 tonnes of maize but has…
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Zambian govt boosts free education with release of K806 million for Q4
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning says it has released K806.1 million in school grants for the fourth quarter of 2026, completing the Government’s annual provision of more than K2.3 billion for free education. The funds were disbursed through the Ministry of Education to…
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ZCCM-Ih Dividend Falls by K346 Million
ZCCM Investments Holdings has reduced its dividend payout by K346 million to approximately K183 million...
