economy

economy

Africa's Central Banks Face Inflation Resurgences

Africa’s Central Banks Face Inflation Resurgences

Africa-Press - Zambia. Economist Kelvin Chisanga said Africa’s central banks in 2026 are navigating a delicate balance between supporting economic recovery and containing emerging...
Kalaba Criticizes 24-Hour Economy Plan Amid Backlash

Kalaba Criticizes 24-Hour Economy Plan Amid Backlash

Africa-Press - Zambia. Opposition leader Harry Kalaba has sharply criticised the government’s newly announced 24-hour economy policy, arguing that Zambia lacks the economic activity...
Economy Collapsing Urges New Leadership in 2026

Economy Collapsing Urges New Leadership in 2026

Africa-Press - Zambia. The economy of our country has collapsed but our rulers want to pretend that all is well, that it’s just sabotage...
Hoarding Fuel Unacceptable Amounts to Sabotage Hichilema

Hoarding Fuel Unacceptable Amounts to Sabotage Hichilema

Africa-Press - Zambia. LUSAKA – President Hakainde Hichilema has warned oil marketing companies against hoarding fuel, describing the practice as sabotage that will not...
FQM Pays ZCCM-IH $110 Million From $4.7 Billion Profit

FQM Pays ZCCM-IH $110 Million From $4.7 Billion Profit

Africa-Press - Zambia. ●In 2022, President Hakainde Hichilema directed that ZCCM-IH convert its 20% dividend rights in Kansanshi Mining PLC to a 3.1% gross...
Government Urged to Reveal Gains from Tax Holidays

Government Urged to Reveal Gains from Tax Holidays

Africa-Press - Zambia. Former Commerce Minister in the Patriotic Front (PF) government, Bob Sichinga has challenged the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) to publicly disclose...
Kostandinos Mwape: Copperbelt Business Leader

Kostandinos Mwape: Copperbelt Business Leader

Africa-Press - Zambia. Nkana 1 Kostandinos Morianos Mwape: A Business Leader Rooted in the Copperbelt, Ready to Serve Born in 1968 at Kitwe Central Hospital, aspiring Member...
Household goods pledged as loan collateral double in 2025

Household goods pledged as loan collateral double in 2025

Africa-Press - Zambia. ZIMBABWEANS are increasingly pawning everyday household goods to secure loans, with registrations more than doubling to 5 908 last year from...
Erb Investigates Fast Depleting Zesco Units

Erb Investigates Fast Depleting Zesco Units

Africa-Press - Zambia. The Energy Regulation Board-ERB- says it has started conducting investigations into the fast depletion of ZESCO units. This follows Energy Minister Makozo...
Burkina Faso Gold Boom Boosts Economy and IMF Support

Burkina Faso Gold Boom Boosts Economy and IMF Support

Africa-Press - Zambia. Ibrahim Traoré’s strategy to place gold at the center of Burkina Faso’s economic policy is beginning to show measurable results, as...