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Economy

Ecobank Zambia launches mobile money payments on POS terminals

Ecobank Zambia says it has launched mobile money payments on its point-of-sale (POS) devices, allowing customers to pay merchants directly from mobile wallets ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 4, 20260

Metro

Zambia reports gains in education, health, poverty reduction but cites key challenges

Zambia has recorded notable progress in expanding access to education, strengthening social protection systems, improving health services and implementing measures aimed at reducing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 4, 20260

Economy

Bank of Zambia warns of rising near-term risks amid oil shock, geopolitical tensions

The Financial Stability Committee (FSC) of the Bank of Zambia says near-term risks to the country’s financial stability have increased, largely due to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 4, 20260

Zambia certifies 8.79 million voters for August 2026 general elections, women account for 53.1%

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that 8,786,300 voters are eligible to participate in the 2026 General Election following the certification ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 4, 20260

Power and Politics

Zambia rejects US envoy’s farewell remarks, cites breach of diplomatic norms

The Zambian government has rejected farewell remarks by outgoing United States Ambassador Michael Gonzales, saying they were inconsistent with diplomatic norms and violated ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 4, 20260

Power and Politics

‘Decent work cannot exist where workers suffer abuse’ — CenHTRO

Decent work cannot exist where workers face deception, coercion, unsafe conditions or any form of abuse, says Centre on Human Trafficking Research and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 4, 20260

Metro

Three killed, five injured in separate road crashes across Lusaka – police

Three people died and five others were seriously injured in separate road traffic accidents recorded across Lusaka on Saturday, May 2, 2026, police ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 4, 20260

NGOCC warns political parties against demanding original documents, raises alarm over vote buying

The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has warned political parties that demanding original documents from aspiring candidates is “illegal and unacceptable,” and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 3, 20260

Power and Politics

PeP running mate, Tembo, urges public to judge opposition leaders individually

Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) 2026 running mate, Sean Tembo, has criticised what he called the “mis-characterising” of all opposition leaders based on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 3, 20260

Power and Politics

Policy institute warns Zambia’s rush to pass 74 bills risks weakening legislative oversight

The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has criticised the Zambian government for pushing nearly 74 bills through Parliament with just two ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 3, 20260

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