SADC FOSTERS REGIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION

by LENAOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025028 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 24 — In a significant step towards fostering regional economic integration, the Martin’s Drift border post, which connects Botswana and South Africa, has been the focus of a detailed...

Sowing Prosperity: A Bold Roadmap for Liberia’s Agricultural Renaissance and Economic Growth

Liberia’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to transform the nation’s economy, reduce poverty, and ensure food security. Agriculture has historically been the backbone of Liberia’s economy, yet its full potential remains untapped due to...

Zambia’s Foreign Minister Delivers Message from President Hichilema to President João Lourenço

Zambia’s Foreign Minister Delivers Message from President Hichilema to President João Lourenço Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, S.C, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Zambia, this morning delivered a special...

Topher Bassey Didn’t Chase the Nollywood Dream After Big Brother Naija. He’s Building a Business Empire Instead

While most Big Brother Naija alumni pivoted to entertainment, Topher Bassey took a different route. The 25-year-old, who gained recognition on BBNaija Season 9, saw his post-show spotlight as a springboard for his true obsession: building brands...

US$31 trillion debt is holding back developing countries, UN trade summit hears

GENEVA (UN NEWS CENTRE) —Holding the line on the existing rules-based international trading system remains an essential challenge if the world is the keep a damaging tariff war at bay, a top UN trade official said on Monday. Addressing the UN...

Bank of Kenya moves to build gold reserves to strengthen shilling

Kenya has followed Ghana’s example and joined the growing trend of African central banks purchasing gold to boost their reserves and reduce overreliance on foreign exchange, as well as the free fall of local currencies. Former Vice President Dr...

Hyatt Regency Debuts in Zambia with New Lusaka Hotel Opening in 2026

Hyatt has announced the debut of its Hyatt Regency brand in Zambia with the upcoming opening of Hyatt Regency Lusaka The Pamodzi. The property, currently operating as The Pamodzi Hotel, will undergo an extensive renovation while remaining open to...

Zambia, Malawi accelerate maize exports to support drought recovery, regional food security

Zambia and Malawi are moving quickly to implement a presidential agreement that will see 200,000 metric tons of maize exported to Malawi. The initiative is part of broader efforts by both nations to deepen cooperation on food security and enhance...

Ivanhoe Mines to Issue Q3 2025 Financial Results After Market Close on October 29 and Host a Conference Call for Investors on October 30, 2025

Ivanhoe Mines' (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) will release its 2025 third quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The company will hold an investor conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, October 30, at...

SP accuses ECZ of deliberately keeping Zambians in the dark

142 Views Socialist Party (SP) General Secretary Dr Cosmas Musumali has described the ongoing voter registration as “Political Sabotage.” Dr. Musumali says his party is skeptical about the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) saying the party has...

Equitable water sector financing, a national investment- Kamanga

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Permanent Secretary, Romas Kamanga says his Ministry views sustained and equitable water sector financing as a national investment in health, economic growth, and human dignity. Mr Kamanga states that...

Zambia commissions China-built fertilizer plant

LUSAKA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Zambia on Thursday commissioned a fertilizer manufacturing plant constructed by a Chinese firm, marking a major step in the country's efforts to become self-sufficient in fertilizer production. Zambian President...

Mozambique Daniel Chapo invites Zambia to invest in Mozambique’s Energy sector

The President of Mozambique Daniel Chapo has invited Zambia to consider investing in his country’s energy sector for economic growth in both countries. President Chapo says that investing in his country’s energy sector will support Zambia’s...

Zambia’s Power Crisis: A Deficit and an Opportunity in One

By BARNABAS ZULU WHEN the lights flicker out in Lusaka’s compounds and mines downshift operations in the Copperbelt, the cost of Zambia’s electricity deficit becomes painfully clear. But as the country scrambles to fill a growing power gap, a...

Is Zambia a Capitalist or Socialist State?

By Henry Kyambalesa 1. Introduction There are basically the following four alternative socioeconomic systems: 1.1 The Traditional Economy: The term “traditional economy” refers to an ancient and spontaneous type of socioeconomic system that, in...

Zambia Army, ZITHS ink MoU to boost tourism and hospitality skills

The Zambia Army and the Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies (ZITHS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing skills in tourism and hospitality among army personnel. Army Director General of Education,...

Celebrated lawyer and ECL funeral spokesperson Makebi Zulu has announced that he will stand for President of Zambia in 2026

Ive always safeguarded the Rule of Law-Makebi Zulu As Zambia continues to redefine its future, I stand guided by one enduring conviction: that the strength of our Republic rests on respect for the Constitution and fidelity to justice. From my...

Economic hardships forcing Zambians to have fewer children- UN report

162 Views A number of Zambians are failing to have the number of children they desire, largely owing to the prevailing economic hardships. This has been revealed by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zambia 2025 world population report....

Mweetwa Defends UPND Economic Record

Mweetwa Defends UPND Economic Record Southern Province Minister Cornelius Mweetwa has presented a detailed defence of the United Party for National Development (UPND) government’s handling of the economy, saying the administration has achieved...

Ghana’s currency could slip, Uganda’s and Zambia’s may rise

Uganda shillings. Uganda. (Photo by: Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) ACCRA, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Ghana’s currency could come under pressure against the dollar in the next week to Thursday, Uganda’s and Zambia’s may gain, and...