News Zambia: 'You are not scaling Ethereum': Vitalik Buterin issues a blunt reality check to the biggest crypto networks
The roadmap in place doesn't make as much sense because progress among layer-2s toward later stages of decentralization has been slower and more difficult, and Ethereum itself is now scaling directly on layer-1.
News Zambia: BOZ calls for digitally skilled professionals
Lusaka - Zambia: Bank of Zambia (BOZ) Deputy Governor, Rekha Mhango has emphasized the urgent need for digitally skilled and ethically grounded professionals
News Zambia: Government approves 24 hours business operations in Zambia
CABINET approved to extend the business and operating hours to run for 24 hours for business houses, markets and bus stations. The establishment of a 24-hour economy presents a transformative opportunity for the country to unlock new avenues of economic growth, employment and service delivery. The extension of business and operating hours for businesses is premised
News Zambia: Cabinet clears 24-hour economy with Hichilema backing
Lusaka - Zambia: The Cabinet has approved a 24-hour economy plan, gaining support from Hichilema to boost economic growth and sustainability. Cabinet
News Zambia: Zambia's economy would develop at a slower rate than predicted in 2023
According to a budget plan presented by Zambia's Ministry of Finance on Sunday, the Zambian economy is projected to grow by just 2.7% in 2023, down from 4.7% in 2022, as contractions in the mining and ...
News Zambia: The International Monetary Fund and Zambia are on the cusp of a US$188 million agreement
From March 22 to April 5, 2023, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Allison Holland, Mission Chief for Zambia, met in Lusaka to discuss progress on reforms and the authorities' policy priorities in the context of the first review of Zambia's 38-month program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). Read more.
News Zambia: Zambia reaches landmark debt agreement, offering hope for economic recovery
Officials said on Thursday that Zambia's lenders, including its largest creditor China, had agreed to restructure the country's public debt, offering financial relief to the first African country to fail since the Covid outbreak. Read more.
News Zambia: Hichilema Signals Start of Zambia’s Debt Repayment Phase
Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia has entered the next phase of its sovereign debt programme following progress made under the international debt restructuring
News Zambia: Italian Government reschedules Zambia’s debt
Lusaka - Zambia: The Italian government has rescheduled Zambia's debt of about 94.6 Million Euros to be repaid over a period of 33 years.
News Zambia: Top financial analysis software for advisors and RIAs
What is financial analysis software? Nowadays, financial advisors and RIAs rely heavily on technology to manage data and support smarter client decisions. As regulations become stricter, financial ...
News Zambia: Zambia Insurance Industry Governance, Risk And Compliance Analysis Report 2025
Zambia Insurance Industry Governance, Risk And Compliance Analysis Report 2025. Opportunities in Zambia's insurance market include leveraging permitted 80% FDI to establish or expand operations. Understanding the new Insurance Law 2014, and compliance with capital, solvency, and
News Zambia: Globeleq acquires 51% stake in Zambia’s LHPC
Globeleq, a London-headquartered independent power company focused on the African market, has acquired a 51% equity stake in Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) from Norfund, the Norwegian development finance institution.
News Zambia: Global survey places Zambia among Africa’s leading mining destinations
Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia has been ranked the third most attractive mining investment destination in Africa, according to the latest global survey by the Fraser
News Zambia: Zambia Rebrands to Attract Investment as Economy Recovers
President Hichilema says campaign counters negative investor perceptions Initiative follows debt restructuring, IMF-backed reforms, rising foreign investment Zambia launched a national rebranding ...
News Zambia: IRLI supporting financial crime investigation and asset recovery in Zambia
Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) has partnered with Zambia’s National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR) to strengthen the country’s response to financial and economic crime through specialised training and institutional
News Zambia: Zambia loses out to tax dodging
Zambia has been prevented from collecting $27-million in tax revenue by the aggressive tax practices of the Associated British Foods multinational. This is according to a report by Action Aid. The non ...
News Zambia: New summer 2026 study abroad to Zambia to take a ‘glolocal’ stance on climate change
This summer, Twange Kasoma and Matthew C. Ogwu will lead App State’s first-ever study-abroad trip to Zambia, combining global and local climate literacy through the communication and sustainable development departments. The trip, which is housed under the App State Honors College, is open to all students. It is part of a five-week summer class, including...
News Zambia: Zambia scraps taxes on Fugu from Ghana for personal use following social media drama
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has issued a comprehensive clarification on the tax status of imported Fugu—traditional handwoven smocks from northern Ghana—after a wave of national curiosity and light-hearted controversy erupted following the visit of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama to Lusaka.
