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Economy

Kwacha strengthens on back of record trade durplus

The Zambian Kwacha received a notable boost in the currency market following the release of August trade data showing a dramatic surge in ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 27, 20250

Economy

Finance minister, Musokotwane, presents Zambia’s record-breaking K253.1 billion budget ahead of 2026 polls

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has presented a record-breaking national budget of K253.1 billion for 2026, a fiscal plan that not ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 26, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: See which African country has just moved to strengthen innovation ecosystem with new draft bill (TechAfrica)

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has announced the launch of nationwide validation workshops for the Draft Innovation and Start-Up Bill. ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 25, 20250

Lifestyle

Artistes hold candlelight vigil for comedian Mwape, fondly known as Mwine Mushe

The Lusaka Playhouse was filled with emotion and solidarity on Wednesday night as artistes, fans, and members of the creative community gathered for ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 25, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s Barotse Rangelands project secures spot in Africa’s carbon accelerator programme

The Barotse Rangelands for Restoration Project (BR4RP) in Western Province has been selected among only four initiatives across Africa to benefit from the ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 25, 20250

Economy

Indo Zambia Bank, ZESCO sign K66.5 million green finance deal for Chadiza solar project

Indo Zambia Bank (IZB) Limited has signed a K66.5 million green financing agreement with ZESCO Limited for the Chadiza Solar Project, a 2.5MW ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 25, 20250

Economy

Regional power pools key to unlocking Africa’s energy investment – Standard Bank

Strengthening regional power integration through platforms such as the East Africa Power Pool (EAPP) and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) has been ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 24, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: High cost of renewables technologies threatens Zambia’s ASCENT gains, says Chikote

Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has warned that the high cost of renewable technologies remained a major barrier to Zambia’s full participation in the ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 24, 20250

Economy

Kwacha extends losses as dollar softens

The Zambian kwacha remained under pressure on Monday, sliding for the fourth consecutive session as demand for hard currency continued to outweigh supply. ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 24, 20250

International

85 year-old Malawi ex-president, Mutharika, takes clear lead in vote-count, results show

Malawi’s former President Peter Mutharika has taken a comfortable lead in the country’s presidential race, with two-thirds of districts having reported provisional results. ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 23, 20250

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