THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka has reduced by K128.79, now standing at K11,417.99, according to the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection’s Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB). JCTR Social...

MINES Minister Paul Kabuswe says the mining sector has continued to show positive growth, indicating that in the first quarter of this year, copper production recorded a 29.9 percent increase. Kabuswe adds that KCM has...

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced the price of petrol by K2.84, diesel by K2.85, kerosene by K2.68, and Jet A-1 by K3.07 for the month of May 2025. And Ministry of Energy Permanent...

THE International Monetary Fund says it is impressed with Zambia’s performance in the implementation of economic transformation and debt management. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, IMF Deputy Managing...

ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says inflated prices of copper in the US market will not have a significant impact on the Zambian economy. He argues that Zambian copper is not directly exported to the US...

THE International Development Association (IDA) has financed a $33 million grant to enhance Zambia’s water supply and sanitation services. In a statement, Tuesday, World Bank Country Manager for Zambia Achim Fock revealed that the Water...

OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga says fuel pump prices for May are likely to be adjusted downwards from what was witnessed last month, owing to the fact that the...

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says it is encouraging that Zambia’s macroeconomic environment is showing remarkable signs of recovery and stability, a testament to the sound economic reforms government has been implementing since...

THE COMESA Secretariat has announced that eight of its member states, including Zambia, are set to encounter serious trade challenges due to new reciprocal tariffs instituted by the US government. The Secretariat says key exports...

THE country has maintained its annual inflation rate at 16.5 per cent in the month of April, similar to that of March. Speaking during this Month’s Bulletin, Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda attributed the development...