Business & Economy
Grow Zambia: World Bank talks focus on farm markets, transport and jobs
Zambia’s World Bank talks focus on farm markets, transport, energy and private investment as Government seeks to turn economic stability into jobs.
Economic Diplomacy
How Zambia uses trade, investment promotion and diplomacy to reposition itself in the global economy, from the Lobito Corridor to critical minerals.
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Zambia backs preparations for African Hydro Symposium on climate resilience
Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry pledges support for participation in the African Hydro Symposium, with climate resilience and water-energy security on the agenda.
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Musokotwane urges stronger IDA support and private-sector-led growth in Africa
Musokotwane calls for sustained IDA support and productive investment in Africa. World Bank figures show US$22 billion in Africa-wide private capital mobilisation in FY2026.
Business & Economy
177 Votes: Zambia Wins UN Human Rights Council Seat With the Highest Tally of 2026
Zambia was elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2027 to 2029 with 177 of 181 votes, the highest count of the 15 members elected. What the…
Business & Economy
EAZ Opens Partnership Talks With Uganda Economists on Joint Outlook Reports and a Shadow MPC
The Economics Association of Zambia has opened talks with the Applied Economics Association of Uganda on joint economic outlook reports, a continental summit and a shadow monetary policy…
Economic Diplomacy
Musokotwane Calls for Stronger African Voice in Global Debt Decisions as Borrowers’ Platform Begins Work
At the Borrowers' Platform's first Governing Council in Bangkok, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane urged low-income countries to take a bigger role in global debt decisions and called for practical…
Business & Economy
Zambia Goes to Bangkok With a US$1.47 Billion Question
Zambia is at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings days after agreeing a US$1.47 billion programme on paper. What is still missing, who the delegation is meeting,…
Economic Diplomacy
Hichilema Congratulates Abiy Ahmed on Re-election as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister
President Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Abiy Ahmed on his re-election as Ethiopia's Prime Minister, pledging to strengthen Zambia-Ethiopia ties founded on mutual respect and African solidarity.