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Kwacha weakens further, but Zambia’s prospects remain bright, according to Access Bank Group

The Zambian Kwacha has continued to weaken, with no immediate signs of recovery, according to a report by Access Bank Group. The currency ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 28, 20250

Lifestyle

VOA and Ugandan celebrated journalist, Ssali, passes on. Here are 13 things to remember about him

Former host of Voice of America’s (VOA) popular programme “𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂” Shala Ssali has reportedly died, sending the African journalism community to ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 28, 20250

Economy

Jesuit Centre survey shows rising cost of living, Lusaka records highest average at K11,315.52

Preliminary data from the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) survey conducted by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) indicates that Zambia’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 27, 20250

Economy

Standards agency claims fake electrical products worth over K439,000 destroyed

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has destroyed over 5,350 non-compliant electrical products in Lusaka, valued at more than K439,000. The products were ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 27, 20250

Economy

Govt set to operationalize open access framework, says first fuel cargoes expected in April, 2025

Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, says that the government has fully developed the open access framework, with the first fuel cargoes under the system ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 27, 20250

Metro

Police spreads dragnet to arrest driver involved in hit-and-run accident on Great East Road

The Zambia Police Service is currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run road traffic accident that occurred on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, along Great East ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 26, 20250

Economy

Copperbelt Energy Corporation in reported expansion plans, shops for $500 million to double solar power output

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has reportedly announced plans to invest US$500 million over the next 24 months to expand its solar power ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 26, 20250

Economy

Former MP, Banda, piles pressure on govt over single-sourcing in energy sector

Former Kasenengwa Member of Parliament, Sensio Banda, has criticized the recent ministerial statement on fuel procurement, arguing that it failed to address why ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 26, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema calls on Korea to establish embassy in Zambia

President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral ties between Korea and Zambia, particularly through the establishment of a Korean embassy ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 26, 20250

Economy

Global financing reform meeting opens in South Africa amid Africa’s debt crisis

A high-level gathering on global financing reform and reparative justice has opened in Johannesburg, South Africa, highlighting Africa’s worsening sovereign debt crisis and ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 25, 20250

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