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Are Treasury bills more attractive compared to GRZ Bonds?
Government securities in terms of Treasury bills
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Chinese-owned CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines reports 10% drop in Copper production
Chinese-owned CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines has reported
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FRA buys 61,408 metric tonnes in North-Western
He Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has so far purchased 61,408 metric tonnes of Grade A white maize from farmers in North- Western Province. FRA Head of Corporate Communication, John Chipandwe, says the purchases were recorded from 176 established satellite depots currently open and operational in…
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Government commended swift payment of farmers
The Kabwe Farmer’s Cooperative Society has commended Government for prompt payment of farmers who supply maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) during the ongoing crop marketing season. Kabwe Farmer’s Cooperative Society Chairperson, Eugene Mwitumwa says the prompt payment of farmers will make it easy…
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ZDA, LuSE partner to close MSME capital gap
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving access to long-term capital for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and supporting private sector-led economic growth. The partnership would create opportunities for businesses…
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Build Zambia Expo Takes Off
New platform seeks to connect construction industry to business, investment and procurement opportunities By Francis...
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ERB approves over $971 million worth of projects
Economic expert Trevor Hambayi has described the
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Over K3 million refunds facilitated to consumers in 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)
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Nickel, copper, zinc & gold detected in Luano District, Central Province
Recent mineral exploration in Luano District, Central
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Indiscriminate waste disposal worry Mpika Council
Mpika Town Council has expressed concern over the indiscriminate disposal of waste in drainage systems around the Central Business District. Mpika Town Council Public Relations Officer, Mushota Mpundu warned that the practice is undermining efforts to keep the town clean. Mr Mpundu said despite various…
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Bank of Zambia Remains Sole Authorised Gold Buyer
The government says the Bank of Zambia remains the country’s sole authorised buyer of gold,...
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Bank of Zambia Remains Sole Authorised Gold Buyer
The government says the Bank of Zambia remains the country’s sole authorised buyer of gold, as authorities move to tighten regulation of the gold trading sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta says gold purchasing and processing arrangements are expected to…
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Policy institute, UNICEF urge sustained investment in children
The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) and UNICEF have called for sustained investment in health, education, nutrition and social protection as Zambia records encouraging progress in economic stability. ZIPAR and UNICEF encouraged policymakers to protect investment in health, education, nutrition, social protection…
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THREE MILLION TONNES, BUT NOT YET ON TRACK Part One: The Production Gap Behind Zambia’s Copper Ambition
Introduction: National Three (3) Million Tonnes Copper Production Strategy By 2031c Zambia’s ambition to produce three million tonnes of copper annually by 2031 is bold and economically important. If achieved, it could strengthen exports, expand fiscal revenues, deepen local supply chains and support greater value…
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ZRA to install advanced cargo scanner at Livingstone border
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has signed a contract with United States-based Astrophysics Inc. for the supply and installation of an advanced drive-through X-ray cargo scanner at the Livingstone Border Post. The contract was signed on Monday at the United States Embassy in Lusaka by…
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Treasury bill auction under subscribed, as K1.73 billion subscribed against securities worth K2.2 billion
Last week’s Treasury bill auction was under-subscribed after the government attracted bids worth K1.73 billion against securities worth K2.2 billion offered to investors. According to Bank of Zambia (BoZ) results for Treasury Bill Tender Number 16/2026 held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the central bank…
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Construction of a dual carriageway Road in Solwezi by Kansanshi mine reaches 45%
The construction and upgrade of the Mushitala–Mitech-Boom
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Zambia Revenue Authority signs deal for advanced cargo scanner at Livingstone border
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has signed an agreement with United States-based technology company Astrophysics Inc. to install an advanced X-ray cargo scanning system at the Livingstone Border Post as part of efforts to strengthen border security and facilitate trade. Lusaka, 25 August
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ZRA, U.S. firm sign deal for X-ray scanners at Livingstone border
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has signed a contract with California-based Astrophysics Inc. to install state-of-the-art X-ray cargo scanning technology at the Livingstone border post, one of Southern Africa’s busiest crossings. The agreement was signed at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka by ZRA Commissioner General…
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Consortium calls for release of political detainees as Zambia moves to post-election reconciliation
The Consortium of CSOs for Good Governance and Constitutionalism has called for the release of persons detained on politically related grounds, saying continued detention risked undermining national healing after the 2026 elections. The demand featured prominently in the group’s Interim Elections and Parallel Vote Tabulation…
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Kwacha extends losses for third consecutive session
The Zambian Kwacha extended its decline against the United States dollar for a third consecutive session on Friday, as increased demand for hard currency continued to weigh on the local unit. According to Bloomberg data, the kwacha lost about 0.18 percent against the dollar to…
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How can SMEs drive local development?
Zambia economy in recent months has seen
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Nakonde accounts for 29% of imported general goods to Zambia in 2025
According to the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency
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Zambia embarks on major drive to improve hospital equipment
Government is pursuing a nationwide programme to strengthen medical-equipment capacity in clinics and hospitals, with a focus on cancer diagnosis and other critical services.
