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Hichilema pledges sweeping reforms to tackle corruption in medical supply chain

President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to implement sweeping reforms aimed at curbing corruption in Zambia’s healthcare system, particularly within the ...

By Kenneth Lutena

POWER & POLITICS

$300 million boost for Zambian SMEs as GIP Zambia launches

The British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, together with Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

51 seconds ago

Hichilema pledges sweeping reforms to tackle corruption in medical supply chain

By Kenneth Lutena

16 minutes ago

Power and Politics

Kambwili, ex-Information Minister, jailed five months for hate speech, as High court upholds conviction

Power and Politics

Legal battle ensues over Cybersecurity, Cybercrimes Acts, as Zambian lawyers drag govt to court

Power and Politics

Late Lungu: RPP reports Zulu to Law Association of Zambia, alleges professional misconduct (video)

ECONOMY

$300 million boost for Zambian SMEs as GIP Zambia launches

The British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, together with Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and Swedfund, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

51 seconds ago

ZESCO signs 25-year power purchase deal with Lufubu Power company for 163MW Northern hydro project

ZESCO Limited has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Lufubu Power Company (LPC) to secure ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Musokotwane leads delegation to Brazil in search of partnerships in agriculture sector

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, is leading a delegation to Brazil to explore cooperation and ...

By Bumba Mulenga

‘Science is our strongest ally,’ FAO urges Zambia to prioritize evidence-based food safety

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has emphasized the importance of evidence-based policies and data-driven innovation as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

AU Pan-African parliament pushes for harmonized AI policy, digital inclusion across Africa (video)

The African Union (AU) Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has called for the harmonization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

ZM INDEX

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Zambian Kwacha strengthens for seventh consecutive session on strong foreign exchange inflows

May 12, 20250

Kwacha strengthens further against dollar as foreign exchange inflows remain steady

May 7, 20250

Kwacha reportedly showing signs of stability as Zambia nears debt restructuring milestone

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TECH

AU Pan-African parliament pushes for harmonized AI policy, digital inclusion across Africa (video)

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

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Hichilema pledges sweeping reforms to tackle corruption in medical supply chain

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International

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By AUGUSTINE SICHULA2 days ago

Preliminary report finds engine fuel switched off before deadly Air India crash that killed over 200 passengers

By ZambiaMonitor Contributor2 days ago

PROJECT ALIYENSE

Project Aliyense

Zambia’s political climate under scrutiny, as safe spaces for speech come under threat, by Hannet Mwimbe

By ZambiaMonitor ContributorSeptember 22, 2024

Project Aliyense

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By ZambiaMonitor ContributorSeptember 19, 2024