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Pouring Prosperity: How Zambian Breweries Tapped into Economic Growth
Pouring Prosperity: How Zambian Breweries Tapped into Economic Growth

As with most countries, no trip to Zambia is complete without sampling the local tipple. In most cases that means a pint of either Mosi- the country’s most popular lager – or Eagle, a casava-based brew that was launch in 2017.

Zambia's CEC to invest $500 million in power projects to increase transmission
Zambia's CEC to invest $500 million in power projects to increase transmission
Bayer opens $35m maize seed facility in Zambia
Bayer opens $35m maize seed facility in Zambia
China's CCECC to invest $1.4 billion in Tanzania-Zambia railway
China's CCECC to invest $1.4 billion in Tanzania-Zambia railway
Prospect Resources secures licences for Mumbezhi copper production in Zambia
Prospect Resources secures licences for Mumbezhi copper production in Zambia
Zambia and DP World Forge $300 Million Partnership to Develop Transport Infrastructure
Zambia and DP World Forge $300 Million Partnership to Develop Transport Infrastructure
PRESS RELEASE: New Strategic Partnership for Copper Exploration in Zambia
PRESS RELEASE: New Strategic Partnership for Copper Exploration in Zambia
Barrick’s Lumwana Mine Fuels Zambia’s Economic Growth With Major Expansion on the Horizon
Barrick’s Lumwana Mine Fuels Zambia’s Economic Growth With Major Expansion on the Horizon
First Quantum Minerals delivers findings of High-Resolution Airborne Survey
First Quantum Minerals delivers findings of High-Resolution Airborne Survey
ZDA Records $9.89 Billion in Actualised Investments and Over 40,000 Jobs
ZDA Records $9.89 Billion in Actualised Investments and Over 40,000 Jobs
From Jubilee to Prosperity: Leveraging The Next 60 Years of Zambian Independence
From Jubilee to Prosperity: Leveraging The Next 60 Years of Zambian Independence
Anglo American Considers Return to Zambia
Anglo American Considers Return to Zambia
HH on mining sector reform “I am not allowing this process to happen until we have consensus”
HH on mining sector reform “I am not allowing this process to happen until we have consensus”
Additional $500 million to be invested into Lumwana Mine
Additional $500 million to be invested into Lumwana Mine
Zambia Bonds Rally as Morgan Stanley Praises Budget Restraint
Zambia Bonds Rally as Morgan Stanley Praises Budget Restraint
‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’ - Oxford Professor Praises Future of Zambia’s Economy
‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’ - Oxford Professor Praises Future of Zambia’s Economy
ZDA Records US$ 8.9 bn in Actualised Investments (2021-2024)
ZDA Records US$ 8.9 bn in Actualised Investments (2021-2024)
Zambia is back in business
Zambia is back in business
World Bank Commits $100 Million to Boost Zambia’s Digital Infrastructure
World Bank Commits $100 Million to Boost Zambia’s Digital Infrastructure
Interview with Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia
Interview with Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia
Zambia to exit sovereign default as bondholders back restructuring
Zambia to exit sovereign default as bondholders back restructuring
Japan Pledges $1.5 Billion for Zambia’s Mines
Japan Pledges $1.5 Billion for Zambia’s Mines
EU-Zambia Copper Business Forum promotes green investments
EU-Zambia Copper Business Forum promotes green investments
Halfway through HH’s presidency, Zambia’s future looks brighter than ever
Halfway through HH’s presidency, Zambia’s future looks brighter than ever
Zambian Kwacha is Africa’s Best Performing Currency in 2024
Zambian Kwacha is Africa’s Best Performing Currency in 2024

BACKCHAT INTERVIEWS

ZIB’s Choolwe Chibomba interviews entrepreneurs, business leaders and commentators about life, business, and the future of Zambia’s economy.

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BackChat Season 4 Episode 6: Mwelwa Chibesakunda
BackChat Season 4 Episode 6: Mwelwa Chibesakunda
BackChat Season 4 Episode 5: Hon. Sipho Hlazo
BackChat Season 4 Episode 5: Hon. Sipho Hlazo
BackChat Season 4 Episode 4: Curtis Madden
BackChat Season 4 Episode 4: Curtis Madden
BackChat Season 4 Episode 3: Chilando Chitangala, Mayor of Lusaka
BackChat Season 4 Episode 3: Chilando Chitangala, Mayor of Lusaka
BackChat Season 4 Episode 2: Michael Kroupnik
BackChat Season 4 Episode 2: Michael Kroupnik
BackChat Season 4 Episode 1: Kyeretwie Osei
BackChat Season 4 Episode 1: Kyeretwie Osei
BackChat Season 3 Episode 5: Stanbic Bank, GreenCo and FQM
BackChat Season 3 Episode 5: Stanbic Bank, GreenCo and FQM
BackChat Season 3 Episode 4: Lucas Robinson
BackChat Season 3 Episode 4: Lucas Robinson
BackChat Season 3 Episode 3: Professor Paul Collier
BackChat Season 3 Episode 3: Professor Paul Collier
BackChat Season 3 Episode 2: Mafipe Chunga
BackChat Season 3 Episode 2: Mafipe Chunga
BackChat Season 3 Episode 1: Felix Mutati
BackChat Season 3 Episode 1: Felix Mutati
BackChat Season 2 Episode 7: Kim Otteby, Umoyo Natural Health
BackChat Season 2 Episode 7: Kim Otteby, Umoyo Natural Health
BackChat Interview: Collins Nzovu, Minister for Green Economy and the Environment
BackChat Interview: Collins Nzovu, Minister for Green Economy and the Environment
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 5: Mwiya Musokotwane, CEO of Thebe Investment Management
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 5: Mwiya Musokotwane, CEO of Thebe Investment Management
BackChat Season 2 Episode 4: Java Foods CEO Monica Musonda
BackChat Season 2 Episode 4: Java Foods CEO Monica Musonda
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 3: German Ambassador Anne Wagner-Mitchell
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 3: German Ambassador Anne Wagner-Mitchell
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 2: British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 2: British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley

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Zambia Investor Briefing June
Zambia Investor Briefing June
Pouring Prosperity: How Zambian Breweries Tapped into Economic Growth
Pouring Prosperity: How Zambian Breweries Tapped into Economic Growth
Zambia Investor Briefing May 2025
Zambia Investor Briefing May 2025
Namibia gifts land to Zambia in Walvis Bay Port for construction of a dry port.
Namibia gifts land to Zambia in Walvis Bay Port for construction of a dry port.
Zambia Leverages Emerging Technologies at the Osaka 2025 World EXPO
Zambia Leverages Emerging Technologies at the Osaka 2025 World EXPO
BackChat Season 4 Episode 6: Mwelwa Chibesakunda
BackChat Season 4 Episode 6: Mwelwa Chibesakunda
Zambia Investor Briefing: April
Zambia Investor Briefing: April
Moody’s Revises Zambia’s Economic Outlook from Stable to Positive, Citing Debt Reduction and Economic Growth
Moody’s Revises Zambia’s Economic Outlook from Stable to Positive, Citing Debt Reduction and Economic Growth
Finance Minister Urges European Investment
Finance Minister Urges European Investment
LONGi Revisits Zambian President to Co-Create New Clean Energy Partnership Ecosystem
LONGi Revisits Zambian President to Co-Create New Clean Energy Partnership Ecosystem
BackChat Season 4 Episode 5: Hon. Sipho Hlazo
BackChat Season 4 Episode 5: Hon. Sipho Hlazo
Ivanhoe Mines Commences Giant Copper Exploration Program in Zambia
Ivanhoe Mines Commences Giant Copper Exploration Program in Zambia
Zambia Investor Briefing: March
Zambia Investor Briefing: March
Zambia's CEC to invest $500 million in power projects to increase transmission
Zambia's CEC to invest $500 million in power projects to increase transmission
Bayer opens $35m maize seed facility in Zambia
Bayer opens $35m maize seed facility in Zambia
China's CCECC to invest $1.4 billion in Tanzania-Zambia railway
China's CCECC to invest $1.4 billion in Tanzania-Zambia railway
BackChat Season 4 Episode 4: Curtis Madden
BackChat Season 4 Episode 4: Curtis Madden

INVESTOR BRIEFINGS

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Zambia Investor Briefing June
Zambia Investor Briefing June
Zambia Investor Briefing May 2025
Zambia Investor Briefing May 2025
Zambia Investor Briefing: April
Zambia Investor Briefing: April
Zambia Investor Briefing: March
Zambia Investor Briefing: March
Zambia Investor Briefing: February
Zambia Investor Briefing: February
Zambia Investor Briefing: January
Zambia Investor Briefing: January
Zambia Investor Briefing: December
Zambia Investor Briefing: December
Zambia Investor Briefing: November
Zambia Investor Briefing: November
Zambia Investor Briefing: October
Zambia Investor Briefing: October
Zambia Investor Briefing: September 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: September 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: August 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: August 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: July 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: July 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: June 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: June 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: May 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: May 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: April 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: April 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: March 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: March 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: February 2024
Zambia Investor Briefing: February 2024