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The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has rewarded several customers in the latest prize draw under its Tenga Receipt Yako campaign, an initiative aimed at encouraging businesses to issue receipts and consumers to demand them after every purchase. Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, ZRA Governing Board Vice Chairperson Nana Mudenda said the campaign, whose name translates to "Get Your Receipt," is more than a promotional exercise as it seeks to promote tax compliance and strengthen domestic revenue collection. Ms. Mudenda said the initiative encourages businesses to fully utilise the ZRA Smart Invoice System while empowering customers to request receipts for every transaction, a practice that helps seal revenue leakages through a data-driven approach. She urged businesses that are yet to onboard onto the Smart Invoice System to embrace the platform, describing it as an indispensable tool in supporting national development through improved tax administration. Ms...

Trade Kings Group says it has invested more than US$1 billion in industrial development, including US$110 million towards Zambia's first starch and glucose plant at the Lusaka Multi-Facility Economic Zone. The investment is part of the company's broader strategy to strengthen local manufacturing, support agriculture and expand Zambia's participation in regional markets. Speaking during a media briefing ahead of the 2026 Agricultural and Commercial Show of Zambia, Trade Kings Group Public Relations Manager Dr. Bridget Kambobe said the company remains committed to supporting sustainable economic growth and industrialisation. She said Trade Kings currently procures approximately 126,000 tonnes of locally grown maize annually, creating a market for local farmers while supporting the development of the country's manufacturing sector. Dr. Kambobe said the company's investments were aligned with this year's Agricultural and Commercial Show theme, “Fostering Tra...

Zambia and Indonesia have moved to strengthen bilateral relations, with both countries identifying mining, agriculture, manufacturing and renewable energy as key sectors for enhanced cooperation ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. The commitment was reaffirmed during the first-ever Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries, held as part of efforts to elevate political relations into stronger economic and development partnerships. Speaking during the consultations, Indonesian Ambassador to Zambia Arief Hidayat said Zambia and Indonesia share a rich history rooted in their struggles for independence and their common commitment to sovereignty, justice and equality. Mr. Hidayat described the inaugural consultations as a milestone in bilateral relations, saying they reflected the determination of both governments to deepen cooperation and unlock new opportunities for growth. He noted that trade between the two countries reached approximately US$11 million ...

As climate experts from across Africa gather in Zambia to assess the continent's preparedness for a possible El Niño event, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has called for stronger early warning systems capable of turning climate information into life-saving action. Speaking at the 21st African Continental Climate Outlook Forum (ACCOF-21), held alongside the Continental Working Group and User Interface Programme Workshop, WMO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Agnes Kijazi, said Africa must move beyond simply producing weather forecasts and ensure that climate information reaches communities in time to guide critical decisions. "WMO is committed to strengthening end-to-end early warning systems that connect data, forecasts, communication, information and action, ensuring that climate information leads to timely and life-saving decisions on the ground," Dr. Kijazi said. Her remarks come as climate projections point to a high probability of El Niño condition...

Zambia is hosting climate experts, policymakers and meteorological specialists from across Africa for a high-level forum aimed at strengthening the continent's preparedness for the anticipated El Niño 2026/2027 weather phenomenon. The Twenty-First African Continental Climate Outlook Forum (ACCOF-21) and Continental Dialogue on Climate-Sector Nexus, taking place in Lusaka, have brought together representatives from Regional Economic Communities, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, Regional Climate Centres, disaster management agencies, humanitarian organisations and development partners. The meeting, organised by the African Union Commission (AUC), the Government of Zambia through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, and the African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD), is being held under the theme "Preparing Africa for El Niño 2026/2027: Strengthening Readiness to Anticipate and Manage Climate Shocks." Opening the f...

Africa must urgently strengthen its climate monitoring systems, expand access to early warning services and embrace artificial intelligence if it is to withstand the growing impacts of climate change, African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD) Director General Dr. Ousmane Ndiaye has said. Speaking during the 21st African Continental Climate Outlook Forum (ACCOF-21) in Lusaka, Dr. Ndiaye warned that rising temperatures and increasing climate variability are becoming a reality that African countries can no longer ignore. "We are pushing for more early warnings on heatwaves because we think climate change is here. It's going to be hotter and hotter, no doubt about it," Dr. Ndiaye said. He stressed that Africa's economies remain highly vulnerable to climate shocks because key sectors such as agriculture, water resources and public health are heavily dependent on weather and climate conditions. "As you know full well, in Africa, the ...

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says it will embark on a nationwide sensitisation programme to educate workers on the recently enacted pension and education reforms. ZCTU General Secretary Joy Beene says the union will intensify its outreach activities after the Trade Fair holiday to ensure workers understand the implications of the new laws and how they will affect their retirement benefits. The reforms include the National Pension Scheme Bill 2026, Public Service Pensions Bill 2026, Pension Scheme Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Local Authorities Superannuation Bill 2026. Government has also enacted the Education (Amendment) Bill 2026, which forms part of a broader package of reforms aimed at strengthening social protection and expanding access to education. The education reforms provide for free schooling for learners, while the pension changes increase the minimum pension from K1,861 to K2,327, benefiting more than 17,000 retirees. Mr. Beene welcomed t...