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Mauritius ranked as Africa’s happiest country, Sierra Leone rated last ( See Zambia, other rankings)

Despite notable progress in development across various sectors, Africa remains the least happy region globally, with an average happiness score of 4.4, according ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

Metro

Stop! Media institute tells Hichilema to withhold assent to cyber bills over rights concerns

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has urged President Hakainde Hichilema not to sign into law the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

Economy

Access Bank reports central banks confronting significant shift, as investor panic triggers decline in global stock markets

Central banks are confronting a significant shift as investor panic triggers a sharp decline in global stock markets. But while United States (US) ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

Economy

Lusaka Securities Exchange closes first quarter of 2025 on a low course

The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) closed the first quarter of 2025 ended March 31 with a total face value traded of K5.2 billion, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

Metro

Cry of desperate mother in child defilement case highlights deeper societal crisis —Phiri

A recent viral video showing three women pleading for the release of a man accused of defiling his own child has shocked the ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 6, 20250

Economy

Minister Chipoka in visit to church highlights role of faith institutions in national development

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, has emphasised the significant role played by the Church in Zambia’s national development. Mulenga acknowledged efforts ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 6, 20250

Economy

Obeta urges SMEs to explore alternative capital-raising methods outside traditional loans

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should explore alternative methods of raising capital, such as equity financing and bond issuance, rather than relying heavily ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 5, 20250

Metro

FNB Zambia Foundation reportedly invests in early childhood education for a stronger future

The FNB Zambia Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Early Childhood Development (ECD) by donating essential educational resources to three beneficiaries in Mongu, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 5, 20250

Hichilema knocks sleepy ministers, constitutional reform crises persist, Kuomboka event holds. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. President Hakainde Hichilema has reprimanded some Cabinet Ministers ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 5, 20250

Economy

US committed to funding Angola’s Lobito rail corridor despite spending cuts, diplomat says

The United States, through its International Development Finance Corporation, set up during Trump’s first term in 2019, has pledged a US$550 million loan ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 5, 20250

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