Development news

Zambia’s Trade Surplus Widens to K1.1 Billion in October as Copper Exports Surge

Zambia recorded a merchandise trade surplus of K1.1 billion in October 2025, nearly tripling September’s K0.4 billion, as exports grew…

10 months ago

Kwacha Holds Firm as Market Liquidity Improves

Zambia’s currency traded with notable stability today, showing marginal strengthening across select interbank windows as improved liquidity and steady corporate…

10 months ago

Government Unlocks K2.3bn to Launch Nationwide Solar Rollout

The Government has released K2.3 billion (US$100 million) to kick-start a nationwide solar energy programme under the new Presidential Constituency…

10 months ago

Zambia’s Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Over Two Years

Lusaka - Zambia’s annual inflation rate eased to 10.9% in November 2025, the lowest level since August 2023, down from…

10 months ago

Global Metal Prices Show Volatility – Implications for Zambia’s Mining Sector

Lusaka - International metal markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday, with gold and copper seeing divergent trends while silver continued…

10 months ago

Neelkanth Lime CEO Hails Government for Reopening Lime Exports to DRC

Masaiti, Copperbelt — Neelkanth Lime Chief Executive Officer Anil Soni has praised the Zambian Government for reopening the export of…

10 months ago

Kabuswe Warns Against Poor-Quality Supplies as Government Pushes for Greater Local Participation in Mining Sector

Kitwe, Zambia - Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, has sounded a strong warning to local suppliers and…

10 months ago

ZRL, SNCC, Harvestbridge Partner to Export Mealie Meal to DRC

Lusaka, Zambia - In a major boost for regional trade and cross-border rail cooperation, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) and the…

10 months ago

ZAMBIA EXPORTS MEALIE MEAL TO DRC BY RAIL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS — A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR TRADE AND AGRICULTURE

LUSAKA, 26 November 2025 - In a historic breakthrough for regional trade, Zambia has successfully sent its first goods train…

10 months ago

The 2025 Renaissance Convention and Impact Awards: A Catalyst for Zambia’s Economic Transformation

LUSAKA - The 2025 Renaissance Convention and Impact Awards has emerged as one of Zambia’s most influential platforms for economic…

10 months ago

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