Domestic
Zambian tilapia operation Yalelo is embarking on an ambitious growth path this year, after securing a $10.5 million loan from Dutch development bank FMO. Read more: Lusaka Times
Chinese firm China Nonferrous Metal Mining Co (CNMC) is poised to take over KCM assets belonging to Vedanta Resources. Read more: Zambian Observer
The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ)says the postponement of the implementation of the sales tax will give more time for stakeholder engagement. Read more: ZNBC
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) is optimistic of recording a high turnout of Small and Medium Enterprises listing following a realignment of requirements on the Alternative Market. Read more: ZNBC
International
The continent’s biggest economy, Nigeria announced on Wednesday that it would sign the Africa free trade agreement at the coming African union summit. Read more: Africa News
Boeing is giving $100million to help families affected by the two crashes of the company’s 737 Max planes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Read more: Financial Times
Top representatives from the United States and China will meet in the coming week to continue trade talks between the world’s largest economies, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Wednesday. Read more: CNBC
American lawmakers are concerned that Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency may try to challenge the dollar and are demanding the company stand down. Read more: CNN