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By Chris Mfula LUSAKA, July 9 (Reuters) - Zambia is gearing up for an August election in which President Hakainde Hichilema is favoured to win a second term but may face a strong challenge from ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia hopes to agree new IMF programme by year-end, finance minister says
July 16 (Reuters) - Zambia hopes to reach agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new support programme by the end of the year to attract investment and drive economic growth, Finance ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia Economic Growth to Rebound in 2025, Finance Ministry Says
Zambian economic growth is expected to recover next year from the effects of the worst drought in at least four decades, Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa said. Gross domestic product is ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: From Conversations to Collaboration: BellaNaija’s Collette & Esther Wrap Up an Inspiring Week at Africa Creative Market 2026
Last week, we told you we were packing our bags for Lusaka, Zambia, to experience Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026 firsthand. Now, after six inspiring days of conversations, collaboration, and ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia pledges stronger economic ties with Burundi -Kawana
Speaking during a reception to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Burundi, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia: Debt restructuring standoff takes toll on already battered economy
As talks to restructure Zambia’s external debt under the G20 Common Framework stall, there are calls in Lusaka for the government to find an alternative to resolve its debt crisis. The government aims ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia uses pension funds to shore up debt-stressed economy
Facing the brutal effects of prolonged debt restructuring – which has depressed liquidity and increased the economic burden for its citizens – Zambia will, for the first time, allow eligible ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia Pauses Key Rate to Support Economy Battered by Drought
its key interest rate for the first time in almost two years to support its drought-battered economy, and as it felt the current monetary policy stance is appropriate considering that inflation is ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Refugees and former refugees have enormous potential to contribute to Zambia's economy
LUSAKA, Zambia – A recent study on refugee economies shows that refugees and former refugees are contributing positively to Zambia’s economy in various ways and have the potential to contribute even ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia's Banda dies at 85, presided over boom and graft
The southern African country's fourth leader since independence from Britain served for three years from 2008 -- a term remembered for economic growth and corruption allegations.
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Road to Zambia’s August polls: Hichilema promises roads, hospital upgrades, energy reform
LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema took his campaign to Kafue District in Lusaka Province on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He began the day with a packed public rally in the Shantumbu ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Feature: Chinese companies expand access to education for rural children in Zambia
Chola's dream was finally realized in 2025 when Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Limited (SMLZL), a Chinese mining company, helped build the Minsenga Secondary School in her hometown. Sitting in a spacious, ...