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Zambia Begins Export of 200,000 Metric Tonnes of Maize to Malawi

Zambia has commenced the export of 200,000 metric tonnes of maize to Malawi, with the first consignment officially dispatched from…

2 months ago

HH Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Growth in 2026

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to steering Zambia towards a stronger and more resilient economy in 2026.…

2 months ago

Rise in Kariba Water Levels Brings Relief as Zambia and Zimbabwe Ease Power Deficits

Zambia’s Energy Minister Makozo Chikote has hailed strengthened cooperation between Zambia and Zimbabwe for helping to stabilise power generation during…

2 months ago

Copper Prices Ease from Record Highs, Offering Both Opportunity and Risk for Zambia’s Economic Recovery

Global copper prices pulled back on Monday after briefly touching record levels, as markets reassessed whether the recent rally had…

2 months ago

Hichilema Named Among World’s Top Leaders as Zambia’s Economic Turnaround Gains Global Recognition

Lusaka President Hakainde Hichilema has been named among the world’s best-performing leaders of 2025 by The Telegraph, a recognition that…

2 months ago

Zambia Set to Benefit from European Market Gains and China FDI Recovery

Lusaka, Zambia - European equities closed higher on Friday, December 19, 2025, with the STOXX 50 rising 0.6% and the…

2 months ago

Maamba Energy Thermal Power Plant Phase Two Reaches 60% Completion

Construction of Phase Two of the Maamba Energy Thermal Power Plant has reached 60 percent completion, marking a significant milestone…

2 months ago

Private Sector External Debt Falls by Over US$700 Million as Firms Cut Foreign Borrowing

Zambia’s private sector significantly reduced its exposure to foreign debt in 2025, with external borrowings falling by more than US$700…

2 months ago

LuSE Ends Week in the Red as Heavy Selling Drags Market Lower

The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) closed the week under pressure, with the market retreating as losses in several actively traded…

2 months ago

Zambia’s Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 Passes Second Reading

Lusaka, December 15, 2025 The Constitution of Zambia Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 has successfully passed its second reading…

3 months ago

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