Agriculture & Mining
FRA Maize Floor Price 2026: K347 a Bag, and What It Costs
The FRA set the 2026 maize floor price at K347 per 50kg bag, up from K340. The 2% increase is not the story - the 58% gap to…
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Leadership & Governance
ACC Rejects Claims It Failed to Protect Ministry of Finance Whistleblower
ACC has rejected claims it failed to protect Ministry of Finance whistleblower Grandy Ntumbo, confirming he remains under safe house protection amid ongoing court proceedings.
Entrepreneurship & Startups
202 Fund Seekers and 187 Investment Projects Registered on Zambia Investment Deal Room
ZDA has recorded 202 fund seekers, 187 investment projects, and 28 registered funders on the Zambia Investment Deal Room, with two deals in active talks
Health & Lifestyle
Govt Health Programme Reaches 1.2 Million Learners
More than 1.2 million learners across Zambia are benefiting from the government’s Healthy Learners Programme, an initiative aimed at improving access to basic healthcare within schools, an area…
Politics
Hichilema Campaigns in Siavonga, Citing Development Gains and Cost-of-Living Efforts
President Hakainde Hichilema held a campaign event in Siavonga District, Southern Province, as part of his nationwide tour ahead of next month’s general election. On what the manifesto…
Business & Economy
Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway to Be Delivered at No Direct Cost to Government
The Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway is being constructed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement that places no direct financial burden on the Zambian Government, according to project updates shared…
Feature
Meet the Chief Technical Officer of MeloHost: Enock Zulu
The Zambian Economist continues its spotlight on the people building Zambia’s tech and business ecosystem. This week, we feature Enock Zulu, who has served as Chief Technical Officer…