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Economy

Malawi, Zambia sign COMESA mutual recognition agreement to boost trade in six key commodities

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has announced the signing of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for conformity assessment between ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 12, 20250

Church group accuses ruling UPND of voter inducement, violence in Mfuwe by-election

The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has accused the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) of engaging in voter inducements and politically ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 12, 20250

Metro

Govt reportedly hands over K1.3 million in agricultural equipment to boost food security in Isoka District

The government has handed over agricultural equipment and livestock reportedly worth K1.3 million to Food Security Pack (FSP) beneficiaries in Isoka District, Muchinga ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 11, 20250

Economy

Former ZACCI president, Sakulanda, calls for flexible listing rules to boost SME participation on Lusaka Securities Exchange

Former Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) president, Geoffrey Sakulanda, has called for more flexible listing requirements on the Lusaka Securities Exchange ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 11, 20250

Economy

EU commits €40 million to support agricultural transformation in COMESA region

The European Union (EU) has committed €40 million to support agricultural initiatives across Africa, aligned with the African Green Transition Agenda, officials announced ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 11, 20250

Economy

Group urges audit, independent validation of copper concentrate stockpiles amid export tax suspension

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has called on the government to audit existing data on copper concentrate stockpiles held by mining ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 11, 20250

Economy

Zambia Revenue Authority seizes 66,000 liters of smuggled ethanol, falsely classified as Calcium Hypochlorite

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized two trucks carrying 66,000 litres of smuggled ethanol, resulting in a revenue loss of K3 million ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 10, 20250

Economy

Veterinary association urges ban on caged wild animals at public shows

The Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) has expressed concern over the continued use of caged wild animals for public exhibition at agricultural shows ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 10, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambian leaders call for reciprocal visa fees, stronger trade with east amid US visa bond hike

Democratic Union leader, Ackim Njobvu, has urged the Zambian government to boost trade with Eastern countries such as China, India, and Russia, while ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 10, 20250

Sports

President Hichilema pledges better sports infrastructure, youth talent development

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed government’s commitment to building sports infrastructure, enhance training programmes, and support grassroots initiatives that support young people. He ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 9, 20250

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