Economy
Zambian coverage mentioning economy, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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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
GDP rebasing to give clearer picture of Zambia’s economy
ZAMBIA’S ongoing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing exercise is expected to provide a more accurate picture of the country’s economy, strengthen evidence-based policymaking and boost investor confidence once completed, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Statistician General Sheila Mudenda has said. Ms Mudenda said…
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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’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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Business
Tourism expansion can create thousands of jobs – Jito
INCREASING international tourist arrivals from the current 2.3 million to five million annually could fundamentally transform Zambia’s growing economy, State House has said. Jito Kayumba, the Special Assistant to President Hakainde Hichilema for Finance and Investment says the expansion of tourism would…
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Entertainment
Protecting African creativity: Fighting for fair exchange and opportunity
Africa’s ongoing struggle for true liberation is not just about representative government. It must also be about economic liberation. That means building a fair and equitable economy – one where every African can see themselves represented. That means creating sustainable industries led by African entrepreneurs…
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Business
Why a Stronger Food System Starts with Stronger Partnerships
As Zambia marked Farmers’ Day on 3 August, much of the conversation rightly focused on the men and women who work tirelessly to feed the nation. Their contribution to the country’s economy, food security and livelihoods deserves recognition. But Farmers’ Day is also an opportunity…
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Africa & World
Botswana President Duma Boko Calls for Open Borders Across SADC
SAYING FREER MOVEMENT OF GOODS AND MORE FLEXIBLE TRADE ROUTES ARE KEY TO BOOSTING REGIONAL TRADE, ATTRACTING INVESTMENT AND GROWING SOUTHERN AFRICA’S ECONOMY Botswana President Duma Boko has called for more open borders and trade corridors across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), arguing that
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Business
Zambia Sugar is Key Partner in Economic Expansion – Hh
President Hakainde Hichilema has pointed at Zambia Sugar as a key partner in the country’s aspirations of expanding its economy for the betterment of every citizen. The President was speaking in Lusaka yesterday, during the Mid-Year Private Sector Day in Lusaka where Zambia Sugar was…
