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Economic gains face growing scrutiny as political tensions deepen after the vote.
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: AFREC Takes Continental Renewable Energy Capacity Programme to Zambia
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) convened about 50 energy professionals from across Africa in Lusaka, Zambia for a five-day Continental Training on Renewable Energy Project Planning, Development, ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambians vote in presidential election as economic reforms tested
The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s reforms are enough to overcome widespread frustration with living costs. Zambians are casting their ballots in a presidential election pitting ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Hichilema re-elected as Zambia president amid opposition concerns over vote
Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected as Zambia’s president after defeating opposition challenger Brian Mundubile by more than one million votes, but his victory comes amid opposition concerns over ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia: Mobile Money Opened Doors. Fintech Has to Go Further
The following is an in-depth analysis of the fintech and wider digital economic development of African nation Zambia.
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: Zambia's Hichilema seeks to turn debt recovery into economic expansion
FILE PHOTO: Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema greets United Party for National Development (UPND) supporters during their election campaign launch in Lusaka, Zambia, June 28, 2026. REUTERS/Moses ...
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.
News Zambia » Lusaka » Economy: Zambia Election Will Put Hichilema's Economic Record to the Test
Zambia Election Will Put Hichilema's Economic Record to the Test By Chris Mfula LUSAKA, July 9 (Reuters) - Zambia is gearing up for an August election in which President Hakainde Hichilema 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 chaotic election casts shadow over Hichilema swearing-in
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, while his main rival was in prison on treason charges, the ...