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Namibia reportedly ends visa-free entry for US, UK, 31 other countries

Namibia has reportedly scrapped its visa-free entry policy for travellers from 33 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 5, 20250

Economy

Zambia unveils border development strategy to boost trade, economic growth

The government has launched the Border Development Strategy, an initiative aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, upgrading border infrastructure, and fostering economic growth in ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 4, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Africa’s first ‘AI factory’ could be a breakthrough for the continent (CNN)

There’s excitement bubbling in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the Global AI Summit on Africa, which opens today [Thursday], promising economic opportunities and innovation, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 3, 20250

Metro

Govt urged to sustain momentum in expanding healthcare infrastructure

The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has called on the government to maintain momentum in expanding healthcare infrastructure and maximize the ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 3, 20250

Economy

World Bank pledges stronger support for Zambia’s energy sector, mulls development of mini-grids

The World Bank Group has reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia’s energy transformation, emphasizing mini-grid development as a key strategy for improving access to ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 3, 20250

Sports

U.S.-based copper queens quartet, Banda, Kundananji, Chanda, Chilufya to miss China tournament. Here’s why

The United States-based quartet of the Zambia Women National Team will not participate in the 2025 Yangchuan International Tournament in China, the Football ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 2, 20250

Economy

Consumer Protection Commission claims 1,477 complaints resolved in 2024

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has claimed that it resolved 1,477 consumer complaints last year, mainly in the retail (39.67 percent), ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 2, 20250

Metro

Zambia receives fifth shipment of medical supplies from Egypt, reportedly representing 68% of total contract order

Zambia has received an additional consignment of 22 containers of essential medicines valued at US$3.5 million from Egypt under the Government-to-Government procurement agreement ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 2, 20250

Economy

ZUFIAW, ZANACO seal 20% salary increase in 2025 collective agreement

The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) has called for continued engagement in wage negotiations to ensure fair rewards for ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 2, 20250

Kwacha extends winning streak, gains on the back of Bank of Zambia interventions, increased interbank inflows

The Zambian Kwacha continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains against the US dollar. According to Bloomberg ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 2, 20250

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