Domestic
Indo Zambia Bank has declared a 24 million Kwacha dividend to government. Read more: ZNBC
Vice President Inonge Wina has launched the Southern Province Investment and Tourism Exposition. Read more: ZNBC
Zambia on Wednesday launched the construction of China-aided milling plants, which are expected to greatly improve food supply and increase local employment in the African country. Read more: China.org
International
Shares in online scrapbook company Pinterest have surged 25% after it floated on the New York Stock Exchange. Read more: BBC
Big European banks are set to report their first-quarter earnings starting next week and some investors fear that poor report cards could lead to further volatility in the stock markets. Read more: CNBC
Amazon plans to shut its online store in China that allows shoppers to buy from local sellers as it downsizes operations in the country. Read more: BBC
The U.S. International Trade Commission estimated the proposed new North American free trade deal would modestly boost the U.S. economy but could reduce U.S. vehicle production. Read more: Reuters
Zimbabweans have been hit by a new wave of price increases triggered by the plunging RTGS dollar rate on the parallel market against the United States dollar amid high inflation, effectively eroding the marginal cost of living adjustments by both government and the private sector. Read more: MSN