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Economy

EU unveils €200 million investment package to accelerate Zambia’s industrial growth

European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, has announced more than €200 million in Team Europe investments to support Zambia’s industrial growth, skills ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 13, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia cuts policy rate to 14.25%, says forex reserves of $5.2 billion able to cover 5 months of imports

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down from 14.5 percent to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Metro

Zambia records 24% drop in Malaria incidence, as government targets elimination

Zambia has recorded a significant decline in malaria cases, dropping from 11.5 million in 2023 to 9.5 million in 2024, representing a 24 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Economy

European Union grants €50 million to revive Zambia railways

The European Union (EU) has granted €50 million to Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) for the rehabilitation of railway tracks and modernisation of signalling ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Metro

HELSB claims 110 additional loans awarded to students at Mukuba University

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) has reportedly awarded additional student loans to 110 first-year students at Mukuba University for the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambian government denies terminating maize export deal with Malawi

The Zambian government has denied media reports claiming it had terminated the maize export deal with Malawi over payment issues. A letter allegedly ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Power and Politics

Party condemns violence in Chingola that sent President Hichilema scamper to safety

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) has condemned acts of arson and riotous behaviour in Chingola District, Copperbelt Province, during President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Power and Politics

Lubinda urges unity ahead of Patriotic Front’s convention

Patriotic Front (PF) Acting President and Tonse Alliance Chairperson, Given Lubinda, has urged party members in Western Province to remain united as the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Electoral Commission of Zambia extends voter registration by 15 days ahead of 2026 elections

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has extended the mass voter registration exercise by 15 days, running from November 12 to November 26, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

Economy

Groups urge government to act on tobacco control amid rise of non-communicable diseases

The Zambia Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (ZANOCODA) has raised concern over government’s perceived inaction on tobacco control as the country faces a growing non-communicable ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 12, 20250

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