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Economy

Bank of Zambia hikes policy rate to 14% as inflation pressures mount

The Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 14.0 percent to address persistent inflation, which ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20240

Metro

20 arrested in Northwestern Province for allegedly operating unregistered pharmacies, agro-vet shops

Twenty people from seven districts in Northwestern Province have been arrested for allegedly running unregistered pharmacies and agro-veterinary shops, according to the Zambia ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema lauds Anglo American’s return to Zambia after 20-year absence

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed optimism over Anglo American Corporation’s renewed interest in Zambia’s mining sector, marking nearly 20 years since the company’s ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20240

Economy

Govt releases K500 million fo Food Reserve Agency to settle outstanding payments to farmers

The government has reportedly released K500 million to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to facilitate payments to remaining farmers who supplied maize across ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20240

Economy

Standards body warns staff against corruption, stresses integrity to protect safety of citizens (Video)

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) Executive Director, Gerald Chizinga, has cautioned agency officers against corruption and other actions that could compromise their ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20240

Metro

Zambia’s health minister calls for stronger Africa-wide response to health crisis

Zambia has urged African Union (AU) member states to reinforce the continent’s emergency preparedness and response systems to better safeguard public health and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema extols Zambia, World Vision 43 years partnership

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged World Vision Zambia and other organizations to provide a detailed checklist of the challenges they face in implementing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20240

Economy

Access Bank announces integration of core banking systems after merger with Atlas Mara

Access Bank Zambia has reportedly commenced integrating its core banking systems following their successful merger with Atlas Mara Zambia. Access Bank Zambia Managing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20240

Metro

Two sentenced to 25 years for vandalizing ZESCO assets, as utility company recordes 10% rise in cases

In two separate rulings this November, the High Court of Zambia issued substantial prison sentences for vandalism, underscoring that crimes against essential infrastructure ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 11, 20240

Power and Politics

M’membe, Sinkamba advocate united opposition against Hichilema; GDAZ labels alliances as deceptive

In an unusual show of support, Socialist Party leader, Dr. Fred M’membe, has defended former President Edgar Lungu, demanding that control of the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 11, 20240

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