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Economy

Bank of Zambia moves to ease shortage of K5, K2 coins as currency transition advances

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has advised the public that it will take time for the K5 and K2 coins to be fully ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 9, 20250

Tech

Report says Africa tops in women STEM graduates, but gender gaps persist in tech leadership

Despite producing the world’s highest share of female STEM graduates at 47 percent, Africa continues to grapple with gender disparities in technology roles, ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 9, 20250

Economy

Chisanga tells govt to ensure 2026 budget balances growth, social priorities, with fiscal discipline

Economist Kelvin Chisanga has outlined his expectations ahead of the 2026 national budget presentation, to be delivered later this month by Finance and ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 9, 20250

Economy

Chamber of commerce welcomes new Mukuni, Monze economic zones, describes them as game-changer for trade, industry

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry (ZACCI) has welcomed the declaration of Mukuni and Monze as Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZs), describing ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20250

Economy

Debt servicing gulps K4.9 billion as Zambian govt spends K13 billion on key national priorities in August

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has announced the release of K13 billion in August 2025 to finance key national priorities, underscoring ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20250

Metro

Medical body raises the alarm over use of unregulated herbal medicines in Zambia

The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has raised alarm over the increasing sale and use of unregulated herbal medicines and supplements, ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20250

Economy

Lusaka set to host 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, drawing 400 delegates (video)

Lusaka will this week host the 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, a high-level regional gathering that has attracted about 400 delegates from across ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20250

Economy

EIZ unveils engineering fund to boost innovation, skills, economic transformation

The Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) has launched an engineering fund aimed at empowering professionals to develop and implement solutions that contribute to ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 7, 20250

Metro

Immigration Department records 44 convictions, 28 arrests in nationwide operations

The Department of Immigration on September 3, 2025, recorded significant enforcement outcomes, securing 44 convictions for immigration-related offences and apprehending 28 suspected illegal ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 7, 20250

Metro

Govt finally talks to Lungu family, two ex-senior officials jailed for corruption. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed them. Here are top 10 stories of the week. 1. Exactly three months after the passing of former President ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 6, 20250

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