Lusaka, December 15, 2025 The Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) opened the week on a positive note, recording modest gains as investors engaged in a total of 253 trades, transacting 69,067 shares for a turnover of K788,180.35 by midday. The LuSE All Share Index closed at 25,565.89 points, up 0.01% from the previous day, signaling a…
Lusaka, December 15, 2025 Zamtel proudly participated in the 4th Private Sector Day, held under the theme “Driving National Development and Building Economic Resilience: Innovative Private Sector Solutions for Job Creation and Growth.” The event provided a platform for the company to reaffirm its role as a key driver of economic growth and digital transformation…
Lusaka, December 15, 2025 Indeni Oil Refinery has performed tremendously well as a refinery despite navigating significant logistical challenges over the past year, according to its Board Chairperson, Watson Lumba. Speaking on the refinery’s operations, Lumba highlighted the support provided by the Chinese Government and Tanzanian counterparts, which has helped sustain Indeni’s operations and the…
Lusaka, December 15, 2025 The kwacha traded within a tight range against the United States dollar in Monday morning trading, with commercial banks’ exchange rates largely aligned with the prevailing interbank market conditions monitored by the Bank of Zambia. Data from the 09:30 trading window show that interbank buying rates averaged K23.03 per dollar, while…
By Economic Desk | 15 December 2025 Global commodity markets are navigating a delicate balance between weakening demand signals from China and tightening supply conditions, with copper Zambia’s most important export remaining resilient near multi-month highs despite short-term volatility. On Monday, copper futures hovered around USD 5.3 per pound, rebounding slightly after sliding nearly 3%…
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has expressed support for Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, saying the proposed changes are largely progressive and aimed at strengthening equity, representation and service delivery. The Bill, which is currently going through its Second Reading in the National Assembly, proposes, among other reforms, an increase in the number…
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) yesterday hosted its 2025 Sports Day in Lusaka as part of ongoing efforts to promote the mental and physical well-being of its workforce. The annual event brought together staff from the ZRA Midland Region, including Kapiri Mposhi, Kabwe, Chirundu, Kariba, Luangwa and Lusaka, and was held at the University of Lusaka’s…
The Government has reiterated that the National Budget only becomes actionable after Parliament grants legal authority to spend public funds through the Appropriation Act, underscoring the central role of parliamentary oversight in Zambia’s public financial management system. Each year, the Government presents the National Budget to outline how revenue will be raised and allocated to…
The Government, working in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has launched the Labour Market Information System alongside the Mining Sector Skills Body in a move aimed at strengthening skills development and better matching workforce training to industry requirements. The initiative was unveiled through a collaborative effort involving the…
MTN Zambia has rolled out a new digital lifestyle application, AppJoy, aimed at making smartphones more useful and accessible, especially for first-time users entering the digital space. The platform, created by Muen in collaboration with Huawei, is preloaded on MTN’s affordable Alola smartphone range. AppJoy brings together short-form video content, mobile gaming and secure cloud…
