
Zambia Economy This Week: A Petition in an Inbox, an Economy Marking Time
Courts shut on the petition deadline, a petition reached the Chief Justice by private email, ZIPAR found revenue behind target and copper output crept up 0.45%. The week…
Analysis and reporting on Zambia’s business environment, markets, policy and economic outlook.

Courts shut on the petition deadline, a petition reached the Chief Justice by private email, ZIPAR found revenue behind target and copper output crept up 0.45%. The week…

The Judiciary of Zambia has confirmed that a document styled as “the people’s presidential petition” reached Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila through his private email address, and that…

Hon. Sunday Chanda calls on Zambia to leave campaign mode behind, unite after the 2026 election and focus on delivery across roads, health, farming, jobs and public institutions.

State House says President Hakainde Hichilema did not order Zambia's court closures on 24 August, while legal and civil society groups continue to question their timing and impact…

Zambia and Suriname have identified trade, agriculture, energy, mining, investment and education as areas for deeper cooperation following Ambassador Sitali Alibuzwi's accreditation.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, expressing confidence in Zambia's continued peace, stability and development.

Lusaka City Council has announced a temporary closure of Great East Road's town-bound carriageway between Puma Filling Station near Chelstone Tank and Hybrid Roundabout from 25 August to…

Clarence Chisuku says discussions have begun with Sinomine Kitumba over local jobs and community investment, while farmers at three FRA depots report shortages of empty maize bags.