Zambia

Zambia attracts strong interest from international investor community

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 September 2012

Last week was a watershed moment for Zambia, as the country saw the hugely successful issuance of its debut US$750m record-breaking Eurobond on the international market.

Zambia – the new bread basket of Africa?

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 February 2012

Zambia has enough maize stocks to help partly fill a regional gap as a supply crunch looms in southern Africa, pushing up futures prices for the staple and accelerating food inflation.

Zambia and Ghana now middle income countries

Published by Staff Writer on 15 July 2011

Zambia and Ghana have been classified as middle income countries by the World Bank.

Zambian firm cracks US market

Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 10 July 2011

Sylva Holdings Limited, a Zambian food marketing and export firm, has managed to gain access into the US market.

An artist's impression of the new building.

Lusaka skyscraper to be evidence of Zambia’s new prosperity

Published by Claude Harding on 4 July 2011

Zambia’s tallest building, the burnt-out Society House tower in Lusaka, is to be redeveloped at a cost of US$100 million.

The investment in the Northern Coffee Corporation is expected to lift the morale of Zambia's coffee farmers.

Better times ahead for Zambian coffee industry

Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 28 June 2011

“People will never stop drinking coffee because they need it, even when in sorrow, as we saw during the last world recession.”

South African firm to build shopping mall in Zambia

Published by Staff Writer on 16 June 2011

South Africa’s Manto Investment Group is to construct a US$30 million shopping centre in Ndola, Zambia.

YamBEEji is planning to increase its annual production volumes of rice from 800 tonnes to 1,300 tonnes by the end of 2015.

Zambian rice processing firm has big plans for the future

Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 24 May 2011

The 2011/2012 agriculture season looks bright and promising for YamBEEji Honey and Rice Products, a processing firm based in the rural areas of Zambia.

An artist's impression of one of Roma Park's residential units.

New “first of its kind” property development coming to Lusaka

Published by Claude Harding on 17 April 2011

A new multi-million-dollar mixed-use residential and commercial development, called Roma Park, on Friday officially launched in Lusaka, Zambia.

SA’s Sanlam to invest in Zambia, Tanzania

Published by Staff Writer on 6 April 2011

South African financial services firm Sanlam said it will invest in medical insurance businesses in Zambia and Tanzania during 2011.

Southern Africa’s retail potential still largely untapped, says Pick n Pay

Published by Claude Harding on 28 March 2011

South African retailer Pick n Pay announced the opening of its second store in Zambia, which will extend its footprint in the rest of Africa even further.

Zambia emerging as a strong global mining player

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 March 2011

Mining in Zambia will definitely be a key driver for growth in 2011 and beyond.

Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef

Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011

Zambian agribusiness company Zambeef Products Plc is looking to further boost its operations in Nigeria.

EgyptAir launches Cairo-Lusaka route

Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2011

EgyptAir on Monday launched direct flights from Cairo to Lusaka.

Zambia

Zambia attracts strong interest from international investor community

Zambia – the new bread basket of Africa?

Zambia and Ghana now middle income countries

Zambian firm cracks US market

Lusaka skyscraper to be evidence of Zambia’s new prosperity

Better times ahead for Zambian coffee industry

South African firm to build shopping mall in Zambia

Zambian rice processing firm has big plans for the future

New “first of its kind” property development coming to Lusaka

SA’s Sanlam to invest in Zambia, Tanzania

Southern Africa’s retail potential still largely untapped, says Pick n Pay

Zambia emerging as a strong global mining player

Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef

EgyptAir launches Cairo-Lusaka route

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