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Economy

PwC report reveals Zambia’s telecoms sector struggling with infrastructure, regulatory weaknesses

A recent study by PwC Zambia has revealed that the telecommunications sector is grappling with infrastructure weaknesses that are causing frequent operational disruptions, ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 17, 20250

Economy

Smallholder farmers set to benefit from Lusaka investment forum

Several smallholder farmers are expected to benefit from the upcoming THRIVE 2030 National Investment Forum, scheduled for later this month in Lusaka. Jointly ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 17, 20250

Lifestyle

Miss Grand Zambia withdraws from international pageant. Here’s why

Zambia will not be represented at this year’s Miss Grand International following the withdrawal of Miss Grand Zambia, Anna Musonda, due to unfulfilled ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 17, 20250

Economy

Kwacha stable amid dollar supply as copper nears multi-month highs

The Zambian Kwacha held steady on Monday, trading just below the K24.000 per dollar mark. On a month-to-date basis, the local unit has ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 16, 20250

International

Malawians vote in high-stakes election pitting Chakwera against Mutharika

Polls have opened in Malawi with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the largely poor southern ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 16, 20250

Economy

Lubambe Copper Mines targets 40,000 tonnes of concentrate by 2030, company official says

Lubambe Copper Mines has reportedly unveiled plans to raise its annual copper concentrate production to 40,000 tonnes by 2030, supported by major investments ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 16, 20250

Economy

ZamStats launches national data science hub to boost evidence-based decision-making

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has launched a National Data Science Training Hub, a milestone initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s statistical capacity ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 16, 20250

Economy

ZRA reportedly seizes over K3.7 million from non-compliant mining companies in Kasempa

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), through its Investigation Department, has seized more than K3.7 million and US$3,091 suspected to be undeclared income and ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 16, 20250

Economy

Konkola Copper Mines unveils $2.5 billion expansion plan to unlock 16 million tonnes of copper

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a multi-billion-dollar expansion drive to tap into its vast untapped mineral reserves and tackle long-standing energy constraints. ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 15, 20250

Economy

Firm gears up to expand solar mini grids in Zambia, targets 71 by 2027

ENGIE Energy Access has reportedly unveiled plans to scale up to 71 solar mini grids in Zambia by 2027, as part of its ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 15, 20250

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