Leadership & Governance
Police say Emmanuel Jay Banda apprehended, awaiting formal arrest and charging
Police say former Petauke MP Emmanuel Jay Banda has been apprehended and is in Zambia awaiting formal arrest and charging.
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Leadership & Governance
ACC and Irish Rule of Law International discuss financial-crime capacity
ACC and Irish Rule of Law International discuss financial investigations, asset recovery and fraud prevention during a courtesy call by Norville Connolly.
Business & Economy
Zambia targets 10,000MW as Government pushes electric-vehicle procurement
Zambia targets 10,000MW of generation capacity and electric-vehicle procurement in Government, alongside private investment in power and charging infrastructure.
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.
Zambia Tax 2026
EAZ urges clear tax rules and measurable reforms at HLB Tax Indaba
EAZ calls for clear tax rules, predictable administration and measurable reforms at the HLB Tax Indaba, linking revenue mobilisation with business confidence.
Macroeconomy & Policy
After the money: what foreign funding should leave behind in Zambia
Foreign investment, loans and grants should leave Zambia with lasting capacity. TAZARA offers a starting point for judging what remains after the money is spent.
Economic Diplomacy
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.
Macroeconomy & Policy
Zambia’s manufacturing vision: turning local production into jobs and exports
Zambia’s manufacturing priorities cover economic zones, value addition, local buying and export markets. We examine what delivery would mean for jobs, firms and households.