Economy
Zambian coverage mentioning economy, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Politics
HH Targets Doubling Zambias Economy
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has set an ambitious target of more than doubling the size of...
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Business
Govt Calls for Business Support on 24-Hour Economy
Government says stronger collaboration with the private sector will be critical to...
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Business
Exports to drive Zambian economy – Musokotwane
Zambia's economic growth over the next five years will be driven by exports, the country's finance minister has said, as the government seeks to boost production and tackle poverty.
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Politics
China’s Extraordinary Economic Rise: From $361 Billion to a $21 Trillion Economy
In the 1990s, Germany’s economy was roughly four times larger than China’s. Today, in 2026, China’s economy is several times larger than Germany’s, highlighting one of the most dramatic economic transformations of the modern era. Over roughly 36 years, China’s nominal GDP
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Business
Zambia economy grows 5.4% in 2025, September inflation eases to 6.1%
Zambia’s economy grew by 5.4% in 2025, accelerating from 3.8% in 2024, while annual inflation eased slightly to 6.1% in September 2026, the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) said on Thursday. The final annual gross domestic product (GDP) estimates at constant 2010 prices represented a 1.6…
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Opinion
Tobacco in rural economy: More than cash crop
ROBERT MWALE Lusaka WHEN we talk about tobacco in Zambia, the conversation often centres on production volumes, prices, exports and the annual marketing season. While these aspects are important, they tell only part of the story. Tobacco is more than a crop grown and sold…
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Business
Why Lobito Corridor is key to Zambia’s economy —Govt
Zambia’s plans to increase agricultural production and exports will require alternative trade routes, with the Lobito Corridor expected to provide a shorter link to international markets, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Albert Malama has said. Speaking during a courtesy…
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Business
The Economy Is Like the Health of a Human Being: Macroeconomic Fundamentals Are the Body’s Vital Signs
When a patient walks into a hospital, the first thing a doctor does is not prescribe medication. Instead, the doctor conducts an examination by checking the patient’s vital signs. Blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, blood sugar…
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Business
Zambia seeks more British investments in carbon markets
Zambia has called on British investors to increase their participation in the country’s carbon credit markets, saying the sector could unlock climate finance for investment in key areas of the economy. Green Economy and Environment Minister, Gabriel Siame, said greater private-sector participation from Britain would…
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Technology
Zambia Bets on Digital Trust
NPKI strengthens digital security, protects online transactions and builds confidence in Zambia’s digital economy By...
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Business
World Bank awaits Zambian govt’s nod for proposed $102 million forestry programme
The World Bank is ready to begin preparing a proposed $102 million programme to develop Zambia’s plantation forestry sector, subject to a formal request from the government, the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment said. The proposed Lobito Plantation Forest Economy Programme aims to promote…
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Business
Govt Targets One Million Hectares of Forestry along TAZARA Corridor
The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment is targeting investment in at...
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Business
Workers Key to Grow Zambia Agenda
Luhanga says new safety rules must protect workers and keep Zambia’s economy moving By Francis...
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Business
Govt Praises North Swaka Trust for Forest Conservation
The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has commended the North Swaka Trust for conserving...
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Politics
Dont’ derail agenda-HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has warned that false and damaging social media posts could undermine the Grow Zambia Agenda by discouraging investment, urging Zambians not to damage the economy and to respect the law.
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Business
Zambia’s key sectors show mixed performance in 2026 – Economist
ECONOMIST Kelvin Chisanga says Zambia’s economy is stabilisng with the projected growth of around 4.5 percent, after economic reviews. Chisanga said this, however, remains heavily
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Business
You are stealing from Zambians, Mposha fumes at late-coming ZEMA officers
MINISTER of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha has expressed disappointment at Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) officers who reported late for work following his
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Politics
HH sets economic tone
President Hakainde Hichilema says the Government will focus on building a diversified and resilient economy over the next five years to create jobs, expand business opportunities and address the cost of living under the Grow Zambia Agenda.
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Business
Government dissolves ZEMA Board
Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Dr Gilbert Siame, has dissolved the Board of Directors of the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) with immediate effect. He said the decision was made pursuant to the powers vested in the Minister under Chapter 204 of the Laws…
