THE Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has recorded several arrests for contravening the 2025/2026 Annual Fishing Ban, with 24 suspects currently appearing before court. In a statement, Wednesday, the Ministry Principle Public Relations Officer Benny... […]

THE Kwacha has continued on an upward trajectory and has gained strength against major convertible currencies. By close of business yesterday at 15:30 hours, the Bank of Zambia exchange rates indicated that the Dollar was... […]

PAUL Kabuswe says the operationalisation of the Mining Appeals Tribunal is a deliberate reform intended to provide an accessible and specialised forum for resolving mining-related disputes. Meanwhile, Mines and Mineral Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga... […]

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says only 15 percent of mining taxes will be paid in the Chinese currency Yuan in 2026. He says 60 percent will be paid in US Dollars... […]

ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the kwacha will continue to appreciate trading within the range of K21.50 to K23.00 per US dollar range in 2026. In an interview, Sunday, Dr Haabazoka said the appreciation of... […]

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says government aims to maintain healthy international reserves of more than four months of import cover in 2026. In a statement, issued by the Ministry, Sunday, Dr... […]

ECONOMICS Association of Zambia (EAZ) National Secretary Dr Nicholus Mainza says the nation should be more receptive to investments, as it is the only way jobs will be created. Dr Mainza was commenting on the... […]

ZAMBIA has started accepting China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties, becoming the first African nation to do so, according to a report by Bloomberg. 1 Chinese Yuan is trading at 3.15 Kwacha today. Meanwhile,... […]

ZAMBEEF has announced price reductions on selected products such as Zamshu leather shoes, poultry feed and day-old chicks. In a statement, Wednesday, ZAMBEEF Chief Executive Officer Faith Mukutu said the move was aimed at passing... […]

THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) says the fact that the manufacturing industry has contributed the highest actualised investments at $5.54 billion signals that the country is positioned to become an industrial hub. ZAM adds... […]