Gov’t Bemoans 2024 as the Most Challenging Year
Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has described 2024 as one of the most challenging years for
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Mining
FQM Reports Record 2024 Zambian Production Results, Prioritizes Sustainable Growth
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has achieved remarkable production results for 2024, reporting strong performance across its Zambian operations. The mining
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Rwanda Discovers Oil in Lake Kivu
Rwanda announced on Wednesday its first oil discovery, confirming 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which borders the Democratic Republic of
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Critical Minerals Africa Rebrands as African Mining Week
The Critical Minerals Africa conference has officially rebranded to African Mining Week (AMW). Scheduled for October 1-3, 2025, at the
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AFC Achieves AAA Credit Rating from China Chengxin, Paving Way for Expanded Funding Sources
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa’s premier infrastructure solutions provider, has received an AAA domestic credit rating with a stable outlook
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Gov’t Boosts Investment in North-Western Province
The North-Western Provincial Administration, in partnership with the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), is stepping up efforts to attract investment to
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Zambia Reintroduces 15% Export Duty on Emeralds, Raising Concerns for Kagem Mining
The Zambian government has reinstated a 15% export duty on emeralds, effective 1 January 2025, under Statutory Instrument No. 88
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Zambia’s Medium-Term Growth Plans Disrupted by External Shocks and Delays in Debt Closure
Zambia’s medium-term growth ambitions are being derailed by recurring external shocks and protracted delays in resolving its debt crisis, says
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ZDA Achieves $9.89 Billion in Investments, Exceeds Job Creation Targets
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has actualized $9.89 billion from the $58.78 billion in committed investments, generating 40,395 jobs, exceeding
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Zambia Signs US$320 Million Deal for Mutanda-Kasempa-Kaoma Road Upgrade
The Zambian government has entered a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement worth US$320 million with Barotse Highway Limited (BHL) for
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