Zambia

Zambia’s State Miner Accuses Abu Dhabi Investor of Breaching Copper Deal

Zambia’s state mining firm says Abu Dhabi’s IRH fell US$61 million short on 2025 payments at Mopani, a copper mine...

September 30, 2026

Zambia Tells Copper Miners to Buy Local While Courting UAE Investors

Zambia's president told the Abu Dhabi owner of Mopani copper mine that miners must buy local. The law reserves all...

September 29, 2026

Avocado Mining Pleads Guilty in Zambia Copper Case

Avocado Mining pleaded guilty to 10 smuggling counts on 22 September; News Diggers reported a plea agreement with ZRA over...

September 28, 2026

Zambia Explained: The Country, Its Copper Economy, Its Politics and What to Watch

Zambia explained: Hichilema's second term, the post-election treason cases, a copper boom, the kwacha and debt recovery, and what foreigners...

September 27, 2026

Zambia Visa 2026 Rules, Work Permit Costs and Residency

No Zambia visa for US, UK and EU visitors, but a work permit costs about US$1,220. Permits, fees and the...

September 26, 2026

Zambia’s Nchanga Copper Smelter Restarts After 106-Day Shutdown

Zambia’s Nchanga copper smelter is running again after a 106-day shutdown and about US$40 million of repairs by Vedanta’s local...

September 22, 2026

Zambia Waives Tax Penalties and Interest Until 31 December

The Zambia tax amnesty waives penalties and interest for taxpayers who pay overdue principal tax by 31 December 2026. See...

September 22, 2026

Zambia Resolution: EU Parliament Votes 562-1 for Kafwaya Probe

The European Parliament's Zambia resolution, passed 562 to 1, urges independent investigations into the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya and post-election

September 18, 2026

Zambia Weighs Cutting Gold VAT to Bring Small-Scale Miners Into the Formal Market

Zambia is weighing a cut to the 16 percent gold VAT to bring artisanal and small-scale miners into formal trading,...

September 17, 2026