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Zambia's Innovative Debt Relief. Zambia launched the world's first debt-for-energy swap last month, offering to buy back $1.36 billion of its outstanding 2053 private bonds using ...
News Zambia » Western » 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 » Western » Economy: Zambia’s economy gets to a level it has not experienced in two years
Zambia's campaign against inflation gained steam in August, when the country posted its lowest annual rate in over two years, indicating that currency strength and favorable commodity prices are ...
News Zambia » Western » Economy: Zambia Sees Economic Growth Surging to Highest Since 2021
Zambia’s economy will expand at least 6% this year as Africa’s second-largest copper producer reaps the benefit of improved rainfall and higher metal production, the finance minister said. Growth will ...
News Zambia » Western » Economy: Zambia’s Road to Growth and Better Jobs
Zambia is on a transformative path, overcoming debt challenges through the G-20 Common Framework and implementing critical reforms. Despite rapid GDP growth in the 2000s, poverty remains widespread, ...
News Zambia » Western » Economy: Chinese premier makes landmark Zambia trip as West vies for investment foothold
Zambia hosts first visit by Chinese premier in 28 years China, West vie for influence after $13.4 bln debt restructure Beijing is Zambia's biggest creditor, owed $5.7 bln Copper-rich Zambia seeks ...
News Zambia » Western » Economy: Enhancing Conservation Through Data-Driven Decision-Making in Zambia
Zambia is home to 20 national parks and 36 game management areas, covering approximately 30% of the country's land area. These areas are critical habitats for iconic wildlife species and play a ...
News Zambia » Western » Economy: Wanted: Jobs, critical minerals as Zambia's election nears
Zambians head to the polls in August with jobs and living costs at the top of their concerns. The outcome could also impact the ongoing global competition for critical minerals and redefine ties with ...
News Zambia » Western » Economy: Grassroots projects growing in western Zambia
KAOMA, Zambia (UNHCR) - A little initiative goes a long way in western Zambia, where a rural development programme is making students sit up and listen, helping farmers reap better harvests, and ...