THE Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) says the extended load shedding has negatively affected the sector, resulting in losses for farmers. In an interview, Friday, PAZ Executive Manager Dominic Chanda said extended load shedding had... […]

FITCH Ratings has upgraded Zambia’s credit rating from ‘Restricted Default’ to ‘B-‘ with a Stable Outlook, following the country’s debt restructuring. And President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed the removal of Zambia from “default” status by... […]

THE annual inflation for November 2025 has reduced to 10.9 per cent from 11.9 per cent recorded in October 2025. Speaking during this month’s bulletin, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said... […]

THE Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent call to remove duties and tariffs between Zambia and Zimbabwe is welcome, as most regional integration challenges stem from limited trade facilitation.... […]

THE Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB) has handed over a dividend cheque of K9 million to the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and other shareholders. Of the K9 million, K5.8 million was received by NAPSA,... […]

THE Zambia Motor Dealers Association (ZMDA) says the appreciation of the Kwacha does not have an immediate positive impact on vehicle prices on the local market. The Association notes that although benefits have been recorded... […]

AIRTEL Zambia says it is strengthening power backup solutions at key sites to mitigate poor network issues amidst extended load shedding. The telecommunications company says it appreciates its customers’ patience as it works to mitigate... […]

THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) has urged government to address the monopoly in the Open Access Framework in order to stop the erratic supply of fuel. Recently, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote attributed... […]

LOCAL Government Minister Gift Sialubalo says a major challenge in the implementation of the Rural Electrification Programme through CDF stems from the fact that some constituencies demand much more than K1 million. Sialubalo was speaking... […]

ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the country should expect above six per cent GDP growth if the energy crisis is contained. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised downwards its GDP growth projection for Zambia... […]