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Zambian Kwacha Ranks Among Africa’s Best
Zambia’s currency is enjoying its best run in nearly two years, buoyed by a surge in copper output and tighter monetary discipline. The kwacha of Zambia has soared to its highest level in almost two years, on the hope that the copper industry will...
Zambia, Mozambique in Joint 1,500 MW Power Generation Project
Zambia, Mozambique in Joint 1,500 MW Power Generation Project Zambia and Mozambique have agreed to develop a 1,500-megawatt power generation project that will significantly boost electricity supply across southern Africa and help stabilise energy...
Zambia Signs Letter of Intent to Establish $300 Million AI Special Economic Zone
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Lucid Circuit to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Economic Zone, a landmark project valued between US$150 million and US$300 million. The initiative is...
Zambia-Malawi maize importation: A crucial move to safeguard Malawi’s food security, economic stability
The decision by the Malawian government to import 200,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia has ignited considerable debate among economic experts, with some questioning its wisdom and potential impact on local producers. However, a closer,...
Don’t take peace for granted, Zambians told
Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, today led dignitaries in a wreath laying ceremony at the Chipata cenotaph in Eastern Province. The laying of wreaths is done in remembrance of the different fallen heroes that took part in the...
AWC 2025: 100 African girls for digital tech hub empowerment
At least a hundred women and young girls from across Africa have been selected to participate in the inaugural AWC Women and Girls Digital Technology Hub: AI & Data Science Programme. Programme Director of AWC Digital Tech Hub, Arome Ibrahim, in a...
AWC 2025: Helpline to Empower 100 Girls Through Digital Tech Hub
As preparations for the 9th edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) 2025 progress, the Helpline Social Support Initiative has announced that 100 women and young girls from across Africa have been selected to participate in the inaugural AWC...
EGYPT PARTNERS WITH ZAMBIA TO TRAIN ENGINEERS, BOOST INFRASTRUCTURE QUALITY
EGYPT PARTNERS WITH ZAMBIA TO TRAIN ENGINEERS, BOOST INFRASTRUCTURE QUALITY The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, in collaboration with Egypt, has commenced a capacity-building workshop aimed at equipping local engineers...
Zambia’s president: Digital economy will unlock Africa’s growth
Homepage > News > Business > Zambia’s president: Digital economy will unlock Africa’s growth Africa must prioritize growing its digital economy to attract foreign investment, enhance economic growth, and create more job opportunities for its...
Is Zambia a Capitalist or Socialist State?
By Henry Kyambalesa 1. Introduction There are basically the following four alternative socioeconomic systems: 1.1 The Traditional Economy: The term “traditional economy” refers to an ancient and spontaneous type of socioeconomic system that, in...
Zambia Receives Mobile Labs To Assist With Infectious Disease Response
Still contending with several significant infectious diseases, including cholera, Ebola and mpox, Southern Africa recently received a “game-changer” in the fight to prevent and contain outbreaks. As part of a civil-military partnership, Zambia’s...
The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth
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UNIDO-affiliated workshop bridges global intelligence divide
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Zambian energy team visits NPA to study petroleum product ma...
Zambian petroleum regulators have visited the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to study the Petroleum Product Marking Scheme (PPMS) being implemented by the Authority to check diversion and adulteration of subsidized fuel on the market. The...
Five biggest retirement mistakes Zambians make, how to avoid them
74 Views By Chansa Chilima In Zambia, we celebrate hard work more than smart planning. We wear our job titles proudly but forget that one day those titles will mean nothing if our wallets are empty. Every year, thousands retire, some with peace,...
CIDRZ Marks Zambia@61 with a Call for Unity, Resilience, and Innovation
Today, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) held a colourful event to celebrate Zambia’s 61st Independence Anniversary with messages of unity, resilience, and hope for a brighter future. Held under the national theme of “61...
YANGO CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF FIRST STEM FELLOWSHIP COHORT IN ZAMBIA
Lusaka, Zambia, October 22nd, 2025 – Yango Group, the global tech company that creates daily services, proudly celebrated the graduation of the inaugural cohort of the Yango STEM Fellowship Zambia, in partnership with the Zambia National STEM...
Zambia’s Mining Industry Policy Reforms: Perspectives from CTPD
Introduction A review of the past five years from 2021-2025, shows significant changes in Zambia’s mining industry policies. Various policy reforms were introduced that have seen the revival of the mining sector against the exponential growth in...
Zambian energy team visits NPA to study petroleum product marking scheme
Zambian petroleum regulators have visited the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to study the Petroleum Product Marking Scheme (PPMS) being implemented by the Authority to check diversion and adulteration of subsidized fuel on the market. The...
“Maize is Food”: Zambia’s Journey with Climate-Resilient Seeds
In southern Africa, maize is a cultural and economic staple, as well as a daily necessity for many households. The saying, “maize is food; food is maize,” particularly holds in Zambia, where most meals are often incomplete without nshima, a thick...