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Zambia Institute of Architects warns of housing crisis

The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) has raised alarm over the country’s housing sector, warning that most Zambians were constructing homes outside formal ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 9, 20260

Economy

Cotton sector in decline despite huge economic potential, Cotton Board official warns

Zambia’s cotton industry, once a major employer in rural areas and a key foreign exchange earner, is in a steady decline despite its ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 9, 20260

Institute urges return of deputy ministers, reinstatement of chiefs ministry

The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has called on Parliament and government to reintroduce Deputy Ministers and to re-establish the Ministry ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 9, 20260

International

‘You’re not alone in the darkness,’ Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

The Gambia’s President, Adama Barrow, has urged citizens to remain calm over prolonged power cuts, saying the country was not alone in facing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 9, 20260

Tech

Egypt’s 3C coding school raises $3m seed, sets sights on Riyadh

An Egyptian firm, 3C Coding School has closed a $3 million seed round led by MRG Economic Group, with investor Amr Saad and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 9, 20260

CLA decries Zambia’s post-election rule-of-law crisis, demands probe of Kafwaya’s murder by state agents

The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has expressed deep concern over developments in Zambia following the August 13, 2026 general election, warning that recent ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 8, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: Egypt’s Mylerz secures over USD 2 million to grow e-commerce logistics operations

Egyptian logistics startup Mylerz has raised more than USD 2 million in a combination of debt and equity to scale its fulfilment and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 8, 20260

Economy

FRA claims maize purchase target exceeds 100 percent in Northern Province

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Northern Province has reportedly exceeded its maize purchase target for the 2026 Crop Marketing Season, having procured ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 8, 20260

Economy

Civil Society groups urge stronger regulation as Zambia faces surge in critical minerals investment

Civil Society groups have warned that Zambia’s push to become a leading supplier of minerals for the global energy transition must be matched ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 8, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s revenue authority launches nationwide cost of tax compliance survey

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has commenced a nationwide Cost of Tax Compliance Survey to establish the costs, challenges and practical experiences taxpayers ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 8, 20260

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