THE Lusaka Securities Exchange says it is considering extended trading hours and a shorter settlement cycle as part of measures to support Zambia’s push toward a 24-hour economy. LuSE has also called for tax incentives... […]

THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) 2025 Annual Report has disclosed that the country’s external debt service declined by $90.9 million in 2025 to $575.1 million. The report has also revealed that Public and Publicly Guaranteed... […]

EZRA Group, a Zambian-registered company, has commenced the construction of a 400MW coal power plant worth $561 million in Sinazeze, Sinazongwe District. EZRA Group CEO Meron Tekie Ezra says the project is set to be... […]

ECONOMIST Professor Lubinda Haabazoka says Zambia needs stiffer debt default laws to compel public service workers to repay their loans. He notes that many people borrow money without the intention of paying it back. On... […]

THE Bank of Zambia has expressed concern over rising non-performing loans among public workers. BoZ Deputy Governor Dr Francis Chipimo says some public workers are obtaining credit beyond permissible limits through misrepresentation, failure to disclose... […]

THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has welcomed Zesco’s assurance of continued electricity supply, stating that stability in power supply will allow manufacturers to plan better and increase productivity. Recently, the utility assured that the... […]

THE Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) says it expects to clear the backlog of unprocessed mining licences by the end of June. In an interview, Thursday, MRC Board Chairperson Matongo Matamwandi said the Commission was currently... […]

THE Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has commended government following the successful execution of a Eurobond buyback exercise that recorded a participation rate of 97.85 percent. However, CTPD says a full net present... […]

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Zambia’s capital markets recorded strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, driven by falling inflation, a stronger Kwacha and improved investor confidence. SEC adds that the equity... […]

ZAMPOST has disclosed that government has released K48 million to pay terminal benefits owed to Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST) retirees. In a statement released by Public Relations Officer Ruth Mwanza, Monday, ZAMPOST Postmaster General... […]