THE Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has launched the updated Rural Electrification Master Plan (REMP) 2025 to 2030 aimed at achieving universal access to affordable and modern energy. The Master Plan targets at making 2.5 million... […]

THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says the country may not attain its target of 6.4 percent GDP growth for 2026 if the war in Iran persists. In an interview, Monday, EAZ National Secretary Dr... […]

A ZAMBIAN delegation led by Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane is in Washington DC for the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. In a statement, Monday, Dr Musokotwane... […]

ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has officially launched the construction of a US$1.1 billion private sector-driven crude oil refinery in Ndola. Chikote says the facility will have a processing capacity of three million metric tonnes per... […]

THE National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has introduced mobile money payment options at its toll gates nationwide, giving motorists a faster and more convenient way to settle charges alongside cash and E-Toll cards. However, the... […]

MINISTER of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo Phiri says government has no plans to increase the number of FISP beneficiaries, as the programme is not sustainable in its current form. He says FISP is merely a support... […]

GOVERNMENT has released K22 billion for March 2026 to finance public service delivery and sustain the implementation of key priorities under the 2026 National Budget. In a statement, Friday, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr... […]

INFRATEL has disclosed that it posted a revenue growth of K519 million in 2025 compared to K425 million in 2024. Infratel adds that it initiated a power resilience programme valued at over K150 million, currently... […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia needs to draw lessons from Vietnam’s attainment as one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters. The Head of State has since called for an economic partnership with Vietnam, whose agricultural... […]

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has taken enforcement action against Zesco, Uno Energies and 27 other companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to meet their statutory obligations. In a statement, Thursday, ERB Public Relations... […]