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 renewal, uniting key leaders, institutions, and innovators with one shared mission: accelerating national growth through collaboration, investment, and strategic reform. The high-level gathering brought together voices from finance, energy, development, communications, and the private sector…

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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 productive equipment and shift the nation’s economic culture from consumption to investment. Addressing journalists during a press conference at State House, President Hichilema said Zambia’s improving economic fundamentals are creating a favourable environment for business…

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Zambia Launches National Child Online Protection Strategy 2025–2029

Lusaka – The Government of Zambia has launched the National Child Online Protection (COP) Strategy 2025–2029, aimed at safeguarding children from online risks, including sexual abuse, exploitation, and exposure to harmful digital content. Speaking at the launch, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Science and Technology expressed gratitude to UNICEF and line ministries for…

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Zambia Earns Global Recognition as G20 Highlights Investment Reforms and Compact with Africa Membership

Lusaka – Zambia has received global recognition following the release of the G20 Leaders’ Declaration in South Africa, which highlighted the country’s status as one of the newest members of the Compact with Africa (CwA). The declaration commended reforms undertaken by Compact partners to strengthen the investment climate and enhance private-sector engagement. The declaration also…

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Investors Want Returns, Consumers Want Cheap Power – Can Zambia Deliver Both?

Lusaka – Zambia’s energy sector is facing one of its most pressing challenges: attracting private investment while ensuring electricity remains affordable and reliable for consumers. Energy expert Sarah Muyuni highlighted this delicate balance during a discussion on the People’s Space Podcast hosted by CTPD. She emphasized that while the public demands low electricity tariffs, private…

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Global Oil Movements Signal Potential Impacts for Zambia’s Energy Sector

Lusaka — WTI crude oil futures rose to approximately $58.5 per barrel on Monday, following last week’s 3.4% decline, as markets weighed progress in US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks. While some headway has been made, major hurdles remain over territorial and sovereignty issues. Comments from US and Ukrainian leaders suggested cautious optimism, with the possibility that…

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Trade Kings Foundation Constructs New Classrooms at Chikuwe Primary School in Kasenengwa

Kasenengwa – Trade Kings Foundation has officially handed over a new classroom block to Chikuwe Primary School in Kasenengwa, a development aimed at improving learning facilities and increasing school retention, particularly for the girl child. The 3-by-1 classroom block was handed over in a ceremony witnessed by Bridget Kambobe, Group Public Relations Manager for Trade…

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onkola Copper Mines Shows Strong Support for Aguila Stars FC and Women’s Football

Lusaka – Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) demonstrated its ongoing commitment to sports development in Zambia yesterday, with Acting CEO Malcolm Mewett leading a delegation to Woodlands Stadium to cheer on Aguila Stars FC, a Division One football team sponsored by KCM under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The visit highlighted KCM’s dedication to nurturing…

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ZACCI Hosts 2025 Renaissance Convention and Impact Awards, Elects New Board for 2026–2027 Term

Lusaka – The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) successfully held the 2025 Renaissance Convention and Impact Awards on 21 November 2025 at the Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka, bringing together senior policymakers, business leaders, and industry stakeholders to celebrate private-sector excellence and chart the next phase of economic transformation. The event was officiated by…

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NAPSA Wins Top ZRA Award for Highest Contributor in Pensions and Insurance

Lusaka — The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has been honoured as the Highest Contributor – Pensions and Insurance at the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Taxpayer Appreciation Day held on 21 November 2025, underscoring the institution’s growing impact on national revenue mobilization and social security strengthening. The award recognizes NAPSA’s consistent compliance, transparency, and substantial…

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