Zambia Renews Call for Private Investment to Transform Agriculture into Regional Powerhouse

Zambia has intensified its campaign for greater private sector investment in agriculture, positioning the country to become a major food hub for Southern Africa. The call was made by Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, Engineer Peter Kapala,...

Zambia, four other countries to benefit from EIB Global financing

The European Investment Bank’s Development arm (EIB Global) says it is committing US$110 Million to strengthen agricultural development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Zambia, alongside Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Benin are countries set to benefit...

Energy projects in Zambia to be given presumptive approval – President Hichilema

President Hakainde Hichilema says he has instructed that all energy projects in Zambia should be given presumptive approval. The President adds that all energy projects have to be processed quickly without any obstacles. President Hichilema said...

WHEN THE PRESIDENCY BECOMES THE JUDGE: WHO PROTECTS ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY?- Sensio Banda

WHEN THE PRESIDENCY BECOMES THE JUDGE: WHO PROTECTS ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY? When President Hakainde Hichilema took office, his anti-corruption agenda inspired renewed faith in Zambia’s democracy. The “New Dawn” administration promised integrity,...

Zambian delegation visits Tarkwa Goldfields to learn from Ghana’s mining model

By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney A high-powered delegation from Zambia has paid a benchmarking visit to the Tarkwa Goldfields Mine in the Western Region of Ghana as part of a study tour on mining operations and best practices in the extractive sector....

Zambia tightens standards on solar, key products

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU AS Zambia accelerates its push toward renewable energy, a hidden crisis threatens to undermine the sector: the rise of counterfeit solar panels and accessories. Across the country, from bustling urban centres like Lusaka to...

Tackling Zambia’s Waste Crisis: A Path Towards Sustainable Solutions

95 Views By Asiya Muhammed, MRSB Zambia is rapidly developing nations and like others is at a cross road to address its waste management problems while balancing the urban development, industrial growth and sustainability goals. The country...

CGA ends Sports eqUIP workshop for Zambia

By BENEDICT TEMBO THE Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia (CGA Zambia) concluded the Commonwealth Sport eqUIP Workshop, which ended on October 10, 2025 after five impactful days of learning, collaboration and networking. According to the...

ABSA trains women for climate resilience, calls for inclusive leadership

By NATION REPORTER ABSA Bank Zambia says it has trained over 800 women to build financial and climate resilience in response to climate change. ABSA Chief Risk Officer, Sarah Lloyd says the masterclasses covered topics such as sustainability and...

Chinese firms reaffirm commitment to Zambia’s copper growth By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

THE Chinese Mining Enterprises Association in Zambia has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting the country’s goal of producing three million tonnes of copper annually by 2031, pledging sustained investment, technological innovation,...

Zambia Affirms Strong Support for African Development Bank (AfDB) President Ould Tah’s vision for New African Financial Architecture

Dr Ould Tah thanked President Hichilema and the Zambian people for hosting the ADF-17 replenishment meeting, a key milestone in mobilising concessional resources for Africa’s most vulnerable countries LUSAKA, Zambia, October 13, 2025/ — Zambia has...

Zambia Presents Agri-Investment Strategy at UN Forum in Rome

A high-level Zambian delegation has arrived in Rome to participate in the World Food Forum and the United Nations Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, scheduled from October 14 to 17 at the FAO Headquarters. The global forum, which coincides with the...

Zambia, Ethiopia working towards expanding honey industry cooperation

Government says it is committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Ethiopia in the green economy sector, with a particular focus on expanding the honey industry as a key driver of rural livelihoods, environmental conservation, and...

Zambia’s Critical Minerals Boom: Can We Escape the Resource Curse?- Part II

In our last Monday Opinion, we discussed the opportunities and challenges of Zambia’s critical minerals boom. The global demand for cobalt, nickel, and manganese presents an opportunity for economic diversification, but this rapid expansion is...

LUSAKA TO HOST HISTORIC LAUNCH OF LEAGUE OF AFRICAN AMBASSADORS

*LUSAKA TO HOST HISTORIC LAUNCH OF LEAGUE OF AFRICAN AMBASSADORS* By Lydia Makina The League of African Ambassadors (LAA) is set to make its official debut on October 14, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, marking a significant milestone in African...

BAGATTINI: Why Businesses need predictable environment

Woolworths Holdings Group CEO Roy Bagattini at the firm’s new beauty destination at Sarit Centre, Nairobi/ MARTIN MWITA South African retail brand Woolworths last Thursday launched a new beauty destination at Sarit Centre, the first outside South...

Zambia launches Legal Hub to strengthen wildlife conservation and food security

Government officials, development partners and community representatives attend the launch of Zambia’s Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme Legal Hub in Lusaka. Photo by CIFOR-ICRAF. Zambia takes a bold step for people and nature with...

Zambia Launches Innovative Legal Hub to Strengthen Wildlife Conservation and Food Security

The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Tourism, has officially launched the publicly-accessible online, the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme Legal Hub. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with the Food and...

Government commends Peace Parks Fund for improving wildlife staff accommodation

Government has expressed gratitude to the German government through Peace Parks Fund and Kazumba Investment Limited for their unwavering support in the provision and improvement of accommodation to wildlife staff in game management areas. Minister...

US, China are still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

By Andrea Shalal and Karin Strohecker WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Top U.S. and Chinese officials will join Wednesday's meeting of the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable, where a key topic will be the lack of transparency about bank loans that have...