Economy
Zambian coverage mentioning economy, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Politics
HH lays out vision
Govt to do “strange, but legal things” to unlock economic opportunities CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has set an ambitious target of doubling Zambia’s economy over the next five years, identifying agriculture, energy, mining, tourism and manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth under…
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Opinion
Man for the job
Musokotwane bounces back to steer growth agenda after stabilising economy ZIPPORAH MUSHALA Lusaka IN a clear demonstration of confidence, President Hakainde Hichilema has reappointed Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning. The appointment underscores the President’s trust in Dr Musokotwane to drive the…
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Business
Plan with El Niño in mind – Chilengi
Minister says health sector should factor in floods, droughts FUMBE CHANDA Lusaka MINISTER of Health Roma Chilengi says health planning for 2027 should take into account potential floods and droughts associated with El Niño, which can disrupt service delivery. Meanwhile, Minister of Green Economy and…
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Politics
Imenda hails HH’s economic diplomacy
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) secretary general Batuke Imenda says President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic diplomacy strategy is yielding positive results, citing continued investor interest and foreign direct investment as evidence of growing confidence in Zambia’s economy. President Hichilema has, since assuming…
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Agriculture
Govt Praises North Swaka Trust for Forest Conservation
The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has commended the North Swaka Trust for conserving the Mkushi Headwaters, a critical protected forest and water catchment area in Central Province. Speaking when a team of board members from the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) toured the…
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Business
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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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
Zambia seeks wider rollout of emissions reduction projects beyond Muchinga
Zambia has urged the World Bank Group to consider extending emissions reduction programmes to other provinces under the proposed additional financing for the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD II) project. Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary, Dr. Douty Chibamba, said expanding…
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Business
Tanzania to host parliamentarians as Dira 2050 moves into implementation
Tanzania will host parliamentarians from around the world in Arusha from October 5 to 9 for the 153rd Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union, as the country begins implementing Development Vision 2050, its long- term plan to build a $1 trillion economy. The Assembly will…
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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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Business
Zambia steps up El Niño preparedness as govt activates response measures
Zambia has stepped up preparations for an El Niño season, with the government urging institutions and partners to turn early warnings into action to protect communities at risk. Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Gilbert Siame, said preparedness should be measured by results on the…
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Africa & World
Ronald Lamola Receives Praise for Speaking on Behalf of the Entire African Continent at the United Nations as He Calls for Africa to Benefit from Its Mineral Wealth
EMPOWER ITS YOUTH AND TAKE A LEADING ROLE IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has
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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…
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Business
Zambia urges World Bank to fast-track green investments along Lobito Corridor
Zambia has urged the World Bank Group to accelerate green investments along the Lobito Corridor and strengthen climate preparedness as the country braces for an anticipated El Niño event. Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Gilbert Siame, said on Friday that the corridor presented a…
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Business
Zambia Signs Us$2.14 Billion Mous with Uae
Zambia and the United Arab Emirates have signed memoranda of understanding worth a combined US$2.14 billion at the Zambia-UAE Business Forum in Abu Dhabi. President Hakainde Hichilema says the agreements are part of efforts to attract investment and grow the Zambian economy under the Grow…
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Business
Govt calls for urgent action to tackle growing e-waste crisis
The Zambian Government has called for urgent and coordinated action to address electronic waste (e-waste), warning that it is among the fastest-growing environmental challenges associated with modern consumption and technological development. Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary, Douty Chibamba, said the rapid uptake…
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Business
Zambia to push for health facility functionality as climate adaptation measure at COP31
Zambia will push for health facility functionality to be recognised as a key measure of climate adaptation at the COP31 climate summit, with the country calling for stronger financing to ensure health systems remain operational during climate shocks. Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Dr…
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Business
Govt orders KCM to restore environment after pollution of Mushishima Stream, Kafue River
Government has confirmed a pollution incident affecting the Kafue River and its tributaries in Chingola District, Copperbelt Province, involving Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) on September 28, 2026. Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Dr Gilbert Siame, said the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) received notification…
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Business
Zambia, Norway discuss carbon-credit deal to support stable IPP power tariffs
Zambia has started negotiations with Norway on a carbon-credit deal aimed at using proceeds from international carbon markets to buffer independent power producers (IPPs) and support stable tariffs for electricity sold to state utility ZESCO, the government said on Thursday. Minister of Green Economy and…
