Zambia named among 5 African countries for pioneering safe, peaceful travel for tourists
Zambia has been mentioned along with Ghana, Mauritius, Botswana and Namibia as pioneering safe and peaceful travel for tourists as these countries continue to set the standards for security…
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Metrology Agency directs fuel terminals to allow only compliant tanker trucks to load
By Martin Lubasi The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has directed fuel terminals, commercial depot’s and retail sites to ensure that only compliant tanker trucks are permitted to load or offload…
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Local factors such as high electricity tariffs, fuel prices negating Kwacha appreciation – Dodia
By Mubanga MubangaEconomic analysts Yusuf Dodia says the prices of goods have not dropped despite the Kwacha’s appreciation against the US dollar and other major convertible currencies because of local…
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We paid all farmers before January 10, 2025 deadline – FRA
By Mubanga MubangaFood Reserve Agency (FRA) chief executive officer Justin Chuunka says the agency has paid all the farmers that supplied maize.Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday, Chuunka…
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Copper posts 6.6% gain in 2026
By Angela Moonga The price of Copper, Zambia’s mainstay has gained 6.6 percent in 2026. Copper prices surged to a fresh record last Tuesday as supply…
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Zambia to seek new programme with IMF – Musokotwane
By Angela MoongaZambia will successfully conclude its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme and immediately begin engagement on a successor arrangement that places stronger emphasis on…
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Copper hits record $13,000 a tonne amid global shortfall estimates in 2025
By Angela Moonga Copper prices have continued soaring high, and hir a record $13,000 a ton on the London Metal Exchange on Monday, extending last year’s scorching rally that…
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Cost of living a concern – Musokotwane
By Angela Moonga Finance minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the cost of living in the country remains a concern. Reflecting on the 2026 national budget themed “Consolidating…
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Zambia’s mainstay copper surged 42% last year on the LME
By Angela Moonga Copper prices surged to 42 percent on the London Metal Exchange last year. According to Bloomberg, the red metal, Zambia’s mainstay had its best year since 2009,…
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Govt commits to pay all farmers by January 10, 2026
By Angela Moonga Finance minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says farmers who supplied their produce from the 2024-2025 to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) will all be paid by January…
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