Zambia’s Q1 Records Positive Growth, Yet Cost of Living Crisis Persists
Zambia’s economic performance in Q1 2026 reflects a gradual but still fragile recovery. Growth is estimated at around 5.0%–5.2%, driven
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Africa Can Raise $469.4 Billion a Year with Better Tax Systems, AfDB Reports
African countries could significantly boost development financing by strengthening domestic resource mobilisation (DRM), a senior official from the African Development
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Africa Shows Strong Economic Resilience Amid Global Shocks, AfDB Reports
Africa has continued to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience despite ongoing global and regional headwinds, according to the 2026 Africa Macroeconomic
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Dr. Habeenzu Urges Start-Ups to Fly the Flag at GITEX Africa 2026
The Permanent Secretary at Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science, Eng. Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, has called on Zambian start-ups participating
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13 MFEZ Permits Issued in Kafue, $195m Investment, 7,800 Jobs Projected
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has issued 13 Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) permits to firms setting up operations in the
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AfDB Invests $15m in Alterra Fund to Empower Businesses Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment of up to USD 15 million in the Alterra Africa
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Korea Donates US$149,525 ICT Equipment to Empower Zambian Youth Skills
The Government of the Republic of Korea has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment worth US$149,525 to Zambia’s Ministry
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Zambia on the Move: Fuel Hikes Hit Pockets and Prices
The latest fuel price revision reflects a strong cost-push shock within Zambia’s price system. Petrol increased from K26.61 to K27.15
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Lusaka South MFEZ Declares K10.4 Million Dividend After Strong 2025 Performance
The Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone Limited (LS-MFEZ) has declared a K10.4 million dividend to its shareholders following a strong
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Puma Energy Zambia Reports Lower Sales and Higher Investments
Puma Energy Zambia Plc, a leading oil marketing company listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE), has announced audited financial
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