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Economy

Industries, homes return to electricity woes, as ZESCO announces cuts in power supply to three hours daily

ZESCO Limited has announced that it is facing severe power generation constraints, leaving the utility able to supply electricity for only three hours ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 3, 20250

Economy

Zambia Revenue Authority strengthens integrity drive with new investigators

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has reportedly intensified its integrity and anti-corruption efforts by recruiting a team of expert investigators to strengthen transparency, ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 2, 20250

International

Developing Story: President Trump directs Pentagon to ‘Prepare for Possible Action’ in Nigeria

United States President, Donald Trump, said Saturday he has ordered the Defense Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria, accusing the ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 2, 20250

Sports

Chipolopolo set for friendlies against South Africa, Burundi ahead 2025 AFCON billed for Morocco

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has lined up two international friendly matches for the Chipolopolo during the November FIFA window as part ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 2, 20250

Economy

ZANACO set to issue Zambia’s first-ever US$50 million sustainability bond

The Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) has announced plans to issue a US$100 million bond, in a landmark move aimed at supporting Zambia’s ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 1, 20250

Economy

Zambia strengthens trade ties with DRC m, as exports exceed US$1.2 billion

Government has reaffirmed that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remained one of Zambia’s most significant trading partners, with exports surpassing USD 1.2 ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 1, 20250

International

More protests in Dar es Salaam after chaotic Tanzanian election, scores reported dead

Police in Tanzania fired tear gas and gunshots on Thursday to disperse groups of protesters who returned to the streets a day after ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 31, 20250

Economy

Stakeholders demand urgent reforms to strengthen Zambia’s public debt transparency

Stakeholders have called for strengthened public debt transparency and accountability mechanisms in Zambia to ensure responsible borrowing and sustainable management of the country’s ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 30, 20250

International

Tanzania votes amid crackdown and arrest of members of opposition parties

Polling stations opened across Tanzania on Wednesday for a national election overshadowed by concerns from human rights groups and the detention of opposition ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 30, 20250

Economy

Kwacha holds firm as gains cement currency’s strong October performance

Consolidation defined trading on Tuesday as the Zambian kwacha closed relatively unchanged, just below the K22.10 per US dollar mark. According to Access ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 30, 20250

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