Zambia Reports 83 Wildlife Deaths This Year
Zambia recorded 83 deaths and 77 injuries from human-wildlife conflict this year, a minister told parliament. Deaths hit 127 in...
November 11, 2026Section
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The Big Read: Today in Zambia
The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 10, 6:30 AM ET.
Zambia Budget Hikes Sales and Income TaxesZambia's finance minister proposed a US$14.5 billion (K284.8 billion) budget for 2027, with higher taxes to cut the deficit to 3.0% of GDP.
Sun 7:30 PM ET
- Zambia Groups Plan March Over Term Limits
A coalition of Zambian civil society groups has told police it will march on 25 November 2026 to defend the two-term presidential limit in the Constitution.
Sun 7:31 PM ET
- Zambia Plans Gold Tax Cut for Small Miners
Zambia plans to cut the gold royalty for small miners from 6% to 3% on sales to approved buyers, with the measure due to start on 1 January 2027.
Tue 6:02 AM ET
Zambia Plans Gold Tax Cut for Small Miners
Zambia's 2027 budget would halve the gold royalty for small-scale miners from 6% to 3% if they sell to approved...
November 10, 2026
Zambia Groups Plan March Over Term Limits
Zambian civil society groups plan a peaceful march on 25 November 2026 to defend the two-term presidential limit, with copper...
November 8, 2026
Zambia Budget Hikes Sales and Income Taxes
Zambia's 2027 budget proposes higher VAT, a 39.5% top income tax rate and US$14.5 billion in spending, with the deficit...
November 8, 2026
Zambia Credit Rating Rises to Caa1
Moody's raised the Zambia credit rating to Caa1 from Caa2 on 30 October 2026 and kept a positive outlook. See...
November 5, 2026
Who Dominates Zambia, Elites and Regions Explained
Who dominates Zambia in 2026: the president, ruling party, opposition, copper mines, churches, regions and inequality, with dated facts to...
November 4, 2026
What to Do in Lusaka (Zambia) in November 2026
Jazz at Move On Festival on 6 and 7 November, amapiano on 14 November and gospel awards on 28 November....
November 3, 2026
Zambia Money Laundering Scheme Tops US$16M
Zambia money laundering: the Financial Intelligence Centre says one firm took in about US$16.7 million in three months, with no...
November 2, 2026
Zambia Inflation Rises to 6.3% on Fuel
Zambia's annual inflation rose to 6.3% in October from 6.1%, as fuel, hotel and transport prices climbed while food prices...
October 30, 2026