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Tech

Techbytes: African App developer cashing out as downloads, revenue surge (Business Insider)

In the previous fiscal year, 1.1 billion apps were downloaded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), according to Business Insider. Projections indicate that by 2025, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 21, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Mozambique sign power deal to boost regional energy trade

The Zambian government has signed an Inter-Utility Memorandum of Understanding with Mozambique for a project designed to significantly increase transmission capacity within the ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 21, 20250

Metro

Health minister, Muchima, dissolves professions council board, dismisses Ebola rumours as Zambia records first Mpox death

Health Minister, Elijah Muchima, has dissolved the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) board, citing non-compliance with Act No. 17 of 2024. The ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 21, 20250

Economy

President Hichilema reportedly orders supply of 2000 bags of mealie meal to UNZA students

The Zambia National Service (ZNS) says it will begin the regular supply of its Eagles mealie meal to the University of Zambia (UNZA), ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 21, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Constitution belongs Zambians,’ Lawyers allege lack of transparency in govt’s move for constitutional reforms

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has accused the government of being reluctant to release a clear roadmap for the proposed constitutional amendments. ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20250

Economy

Zambia Revenue Authority increases value added tax refunds to K2.5 billion following new reforms

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has increased Value Added Tax (VAT) monthly refunds to between K2 billion and K2.5 billion from February 2025 ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20250

International

Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar, call for ceasefire in eastern DRC

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President, Felix Tshisekedi, and Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, have held direct talks for the first time since ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20250

Economy

Zambia Environmental Management Agency reportedly approves $3.3 billion worth of projects

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) Board of Directors has reportedly approved 203 proposed development projects valued at US$3.3 billion during its first ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Zambia Tourism Agency, Airtel partner to boost tourism using anonymised telecom data

The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airtel Networks Zambia to enhance tourism planning and development ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Copper prices hit five-month high as Kwacha weakens

Copper prices surged to a five-month high on Monday, buoyed by China’s new economic stimulus plan and a weakening United States (US) dollar. ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

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