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Economy

Zambians back global trade but call for stronger African voice on world stage in UNZA Afrobarometer survey

Findings from the most recent Afrobarometer survey show that most Zambians are supportive of international trade and political cooperation but want African countries ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 3, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Kredete raises $22 million series A round to expand credit-building infrastructure to Canada, UK, others

Kredete, a Fintech company focused on helping African immigrants build credit and access financial services has raised a $22 million Series A funding ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 3, 20250

Power and Politics

FDD rejects Hichilema’s constitution reform committee, calls process self-serving

The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has rejected and condemned the appointment of the Constitution Reforms Technical Committee established by President Hakainde ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 3, 20250

Zambia: Auditor-General’s 2024 report reveals billions lost to irregularities in public accounts

The Auditor General’s Report for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, has uncovered widespread financial irregularities and unchecked risks to public funds ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Amid outcry on Bill No.7, President Hichilema appoints technical committee to lead constitutional amendments

Amid public concerns over moves in the National Assembly to reintroduce debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill No.7, President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed members ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 3, 20250

‘No single individual can deliver Zambia,’ Sangwa gives hint at joining politics, contesting for country’s leadership

“Are we willing to understand, accept, and face the real scale and complexity of our national crisis, not just poverty and high prices, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Party leader, Kalaba, wants Electoral Commission of Zambia disbanded ahead of 2026 elections, alleged bias

Citizens First (CF) Party leader, Harry Kalaba, has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to reconsider the composition of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Transparency International Zambia warns funding for anti-corruption war still short despite increase (video)

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has expressed concern that, despite an upward adjustment, the allocation to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) remained insufficient to meet ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 2, 20250

Metro

World Bank-supported SWL initiative shows significant gains for Zambian women

The World Bank and the Zambian government have unveiled the results of a groundbreaking impact evaluation of the Supporting Women’s Livelihoods (SWL) component ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 2, 20250

Economy

Zambia: ERB targets K1.2 billion non-tax revenue in 2026, REA to roll 130 renewable energy projects

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has projected to collect a total of K1.2 billion in non-tax revenue in 2026 through enhanced licensing, standards ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 2, 20250

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