Economy

Treasury Misses Revenue Target as VAT Shortfalls Weigh on Q3 Fiscal Performance

The Treasury collected K40.49 billion in total revenue and grants by the end of the third quarter, falling short of…

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

ZAMBIA MAINTAINS FISCAL DISCIPLINE AS NOVEMBER TREASURY RELEASES HIT K15.56 BILLION

LUSAKA The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fiscal discipline and transparent economic management, with the Ministry of Finance and…

3 months ago

ZAMBIA HITS HISTORIC RESERVES RECORD AT US$5.2 BILLION

LUSAKA - Zambia has achieved a historic economic milestone, with gross international reserves (GIRs) rising to an unprecedented US$5.2 billion,…

3 months ago

Zambia Treasury Bills and Government Bonds Show Stable Yields in Latest Auctions

Lusaka, 30 November 2025 - The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has released the results of its latest Treasury Bills (T-Bills)…

3 months ago

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…

3 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…

3 months ago

Hichilema Urges Zambians to Leverage Kwacha Stability for Investment and Production

LUSAKA, Tuesday - President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to seize the opportunity presented by a stabilizing currency to import…

3 months ago

Zambia Exits Default as S&P Upgrade Signals Revival of Investor Confidence and Economic Reform Momentum

Lusaka — Zambia has formally emerged from default after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the sovereign to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’, marking…

3 months ago

Bank of Zambia Cuts Policy Rate to 14.25% as Inflation Continues to Ease

Lusaka, November 12, 2025.The Bank of Zambia has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 14.25%, signalling…

3 months ago

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