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S&P UPGRADES ZAMBIA’S CREDIT RATING
November 24, 2025
S&P UPGRADES ZAMBIA’S CREDIT RATING
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Zambia’s credit rating from SD (selective default) to CCC+ / C, officially confirming that the…
KCM COMMISSIONS SURFACE EXPLORATION DRILLING AT KONKOLA, MARKING KEY STEP TOWARD 300,000MT COPPER OUTPUT
November 22, 2025
KCM COMMISSIONS SURFACE EXPLORATION DRILLING AT KONKOLA, MARKING KEY STEP TOWARD 300,000MT COPPER OUTPUT
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has taken a significant step toward its ambitious target of producing 300,000 metric tonnes of copper…
ERB CLEARS MULTI-BILLION KWACHA ENERGY PROJECTS
November 20, 2025
ERB CLEARS MULTI-BILLION KWACHA ENERGY PROJECTS
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 29 licences and 12 construction permits, representing a combined investment of ZMW 6…
KCM COMMISSIONS SURFACE EXPLORATION DRILLING AT KONKOLA, MARKING KEY STEP TOWARD 300,000MT COPPER OUTPUT
November 20, 2025
KCM COMMISSIONS SURFACE EXPLORATION DRILLING AT KONKOLA, MARKING KEY STEP TOWARD 300,000MT COPPER OUTPUT
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has taken a significant step toward its ambitious target of producing 300,000 metric tonnes of copper…
PAC SUMMONS ZAMBIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE
November 19, 2025
PAC SUMMONS ZAMBIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) to appear and respond to audit queries raised…
NEW MINERALS REGULATION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED
November 16, 2025
NEW MINERALS REGULATION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED
The Government of Zambia has formally established the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC), marking the most significant restructuring of the Ministry…
ALL TAZARA WORKERS TO BE RETAINED UNDER NEW US$1.4BN RAIL CONCESSION
November 14, 2025
ALL TAZARA WORKERS TO BE RETAINED UNDER NEW US$1.4BN RAIL CONCESSION
Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali says all Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) workers will be retained under the newly…
MINISTRY OF ENERGY ASSURES NATION OF STABLE FUEL SUPPLY
November 13, 2025
MINISTRY OF ENERGY ASSURES NATION OF STABLE FUEL SUPPLY
The Ministry of Energy has acknowledged reports of fuel shortages experienced across the country in recent days but has assured…
BOZ CUTS LENDING RATE BY 0.25 % FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS
November 12, 2025
BOZ CUTS LENDING RATE BY 0.25 % FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS
The Bank of Zambia has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down from 14.5 percent…
CHISANGA URGES ZAMBIANS IN BOTSWANA TO INVEST IN ENERGY SECTOR
November 11, 2025
CHISANGA URGES ZAMBIANS IN BOTSWANA TO INVEST IN ENERGY SECTOR
Zambia’s High Commissioner to Botswana, Pamela Chisanga, has urged Zambians living in Botswana to invest in Zambia’s energy sector. Ms.…