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Zambia Social Protection Week Highlights Policy
The Ministry of Community Development launched Social Protection Week to expand cash transfers and strengthen resilience frameworks for vulnerable populations.
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Zambia Total Trade Rises to K55.2 Billion
The latest national trade data reveals an increase to K55.2 billion alongside strong non-traditional export growth, reflecting resilient macroeconomic performance.
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Zambia Advances Carbon Markets at Climate Week
The recent Lusaka Climate Finance Week launched a dedicated climate finance unit, advancing regulatory frameworks for carbon markets and sustainable green growth projects.
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Zambia Tourism Arrival Surge
The government is targeting up to 3 million international tourist arrivals in 2026, boosting hospitality infrastructure and marketing campaigns across key parks.
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Zambia AI Growth Agenda
SMART Zambia and international partners advanced artificial intelligence cooperation and digital infrastructure deployment at recent technology leadership summits.
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Zambia Startup Funding Rise
Zambian tech startups and green enterprises are leveraging new funding windows and regional grants to scale digital platforms and circular economy solutions.
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Zambia Property Expansion
Real estate investment is expanding beyond Lusaka into secondary cities, driven by infrastructure upgrades, industrial corridors, and decentralized urbanization.
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Zambia Media Ethical Pledge
Editors and media stakeholders in Lusaka signed a formal pledge to uphold ethical reporting standards and information integrity ahead of the general elections.
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Zambia Growth Projections
The African Development Bank projects Zambia's real GDP growth to reach 5.0 percent, driven by expanding mining activity, agriculture, and recovery in energy.
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Zambia Debt Buyback Deal
The Ministry of Finance successfully executed a major sovereign debt buyback operation with regional backing, creating vital fiscal space for public infrastructure.
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Zambia Enacts New Banking Act
The Banking and Financial Services Act 2026 expands central bank oversight, repeals outdated moneylenders legislation, and introduces rigorous market conduct rules.
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Zambia Approves Energy Deals
The Energy Regulation Board approved ZMW 18.4 billion in new energy projects to tackle electricity deficits and expand decentralized renewable generation infrastructure.
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