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GREAT LAKES REGION URGED TO END INSECURITY AND CONFLICT
Vice President Mutale Nalumango has urged countries in the Great Lakes Region to take urgent, collective action to end insecurity and armed conflict, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
ZIMEC 2026 ANNOUNCED TO SPOTLIGHT ZAMBIA’S MINING AND ENERGY SECTORS
ZIMEC 2026, scheduled for March, will highlight Zambia’s mining and energy sectors, attracting international investors and experts to discuss sustainable development, innovation, and regional economic opportunities.
Undp Highlights Zambia’s 2026 Budget For Sustainable Development Goals
The UNDP’s January 2026 analysis of Zambia’s National Budget commends its focus on sustainable development goals, prioritizing health, education, poverty reduction, and infrastructure while promoting inclusive economic growth.
ZAMBIA’S KWACHA EXPECTED TO CONTINUE STRENGTHENING AMID MINERAL EXPORTS
Zambia’s kwacha is forecast to continue strengthening in early 2026 due to robust mineral exports and foreign investment, offering potential relief for import costs and reinforcing macroeconomic confidence.
IMF REACHES STAFF-LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH ZAMBIA ON ECF REVIEW
The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambia under the Extended Credit Facility, enabling financial support for macroeconomic stability and signaling confidence in fiscal reforms and economic governance.
ZAMBIA SIGNS YAOUNDÉ DECLARATION ON INTERNATIONAL TAX COOPERATION
Zambia has signed the Yaoundé Declaration on International Tax Cooperation in January 2026, joining 35 other African countries in combating tax evasion and strengthening regional financial transparency.
EU PLEDGES $2.3 BILLION FOR LOBITO CORRIDOR LINKING ZAMBIA AND ANGOLA
The EU has pledged $2.3 billion for the Lobito Corridor, enhancing transport and trade links between Zambia and Angola, with expected boosts in export efficiency, job creation, and regional economic integration.