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By DR. LUBINDA HAABAZOKA Zambia has quietly made economic history. By allowing mining companies to pay statutory taxes and royalties in Chinese currency, the Yuan (Renminbi), the country has become the first in Africa to take such a step. While the decision may appear technical, its implications are far-reaching for …

By: TRUST NDEBELE Jubilee has concluded execution of a co-operation and project development agreement with Galileo Resources for the implementation of an accelerated resource exploration program and the development of Molefe Mine. The agreement combines Jubilee’s established in-country operational and processing expertise with the exploration and geological expertise of Galileo. …

Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has declared a strategic shift toward sustainable, investment-driven collaboration with the United States, aiming to reform the nation’s economy and end its dependency on foreign aid. Speaking in Lusaka during an engagement with visiting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic …

The Telegraph has named President Hakainde Hichilema in its World Leaders of 2025 list, praising his administration’s turnaround of Zambia’s economy from near collapse to stability and growth. The World Leaders of 2025 list recognizes heads of government who have stood out globally over the past year. Alongside Hichilema, other …

Building on the success of the 2024/25 edition, RMB has released its Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report, revealing the continent’s leading investment destinations and emerging opportunities. The latest report provides an in-depth analysis of economic trends, policy shifts and market dynamics shaping Africa’s investment landscape, helping investors and …

The United States government has abruptly postponed the scheduled signing of a $1.5 billion health funding agreement with Zambia, instead making the aid contingent upon “collaboration in the mining sector” and broader business sector reforms. The move, which links humanitarian assistance to geopolitical and economic concessions, is being described by …

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) in partnership with Launcher Engineers Hub, successfully supported the December 2025 Kids Robotics Club held from 8th to 12th December 2025. The initiative was designed to inspire young learners by exposing them to practical engineering concepts, with a particular focus on robotics, coding, and drone technologies. …

As the world races toward electrification and digital transformation, copper has emerged as one of the most strategically contested minerals of the 21st century. Yet the global supply chain still lacks a unified, internationally recognised standard for traceability. That is now changing and driven not from traditional centres of global …

Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …

VEDANTA Resources, the global metals and mining giant controlled by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, is strategically transferring ownership of its key Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) asset in Zambia to a newly created, US-based subsidiary, CopperTech Metals. This significant structural move is primarily aimed at capitalizing on the growing support and …