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World Bank expands currency hedging to boost investment in Africa’s rail projects

The World Bank has unveiled plans to scale up the use of currency risk hedging instruments as part of efforts to attract more ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 30, 20250

Metro

17 children hospitalised after eating suspected contaminated food in Mazyopa

Seventeen children in Lusaka’s Mazyopa Compound have been hospitalized after allegedly consuming contaminated leftover food sold by a local woman, police have confirmed. ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 29, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Zimbabwe agree on controlled over-utilization of Kariba water for power generation

Zambia and Zimbabwe have agreed to allow their respective power utilities, ZESCO Limited and the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), to temporarily over-utilize water ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 29, 20250

Economy

Infrastructure minister, Milupi, urges Africa to prioritise self-reliance, regional integration

Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister, Charles Milupi, has urged African nations to focus on self-reliance and regional integration, stressing that the continent ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 29, 20250

Economy

AfCFTA Framework Agreement marks defining moment in Africa’s economic integration —Mene

The signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Framework Agreement stands as one of the most historic milestones in Africa’s pursuit ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 28, 20250

Economy

Copper prices near record high amid US-China trade optimism

Copper prices surged toward a record high on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday, buoyed by renewed optimism over a potential trade ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia among beneficiaries of $14 million global food security initiative

Zambia is among five African countries set to benefit from a US$14 million allocation by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 27, 20250

Lifestyle

Ghana’s Stonebwoy, Yo Maps, serve up sizzling Afro-dancehall song, ‘I Wanna Eat’

Zambian singing sensation, Yo Maps, has teamed up with Ghanaian reggae-dancehall powerhouse, Stonebwoy, for a vibrant new single titled “I Wanna Eat.” Released ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 26, 20250

Lifestyle

Sad! Miss Universe South Africa, Nayimuli, faces xanophobic backlash over heritage

Newly crowned Miss Universe South Africa, Melissa Nayimuli, has become the target of xenophobic abuse online following her selection to represent South Africa ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 26, 20250

Lifestyle

Davido’s meeting with French President, Macron, sparks mixed reactions online

Afrobeats superstar, Davido’s recent meeting with French President, Emmanuel Macron, has sparked mixed reactions online — drawing both praise and criticism from fans ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 26, 20250

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