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Economy

Zambia’s capital market posts strong Q1 growth, as capitalization hits K257.8 billion

Zambia’s capital market registered robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, with total market capitalisation rising to K257.8 billion, reflecting increased investor ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 15, 20250

Metro

Alert! Govt probing suspected Kafue River pollution in Chililabombwe, says Minister Nzovu

The government has launched an investigation into a suspected water pollution incident in the Kafue River in Chililabombwe, warning industries against activities that ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 15, 20250

Economy

Lusaka Stock Exchange market turnover surges 111% to hit K10.8 million

The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded a strong rebound in market activity, with total turnover soaring to K10.8 million in the week ending ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 14, 20250

International

Mali military junta dissolves all political parties after opposition figures allegedly arrested

Mali’s military government has reportedly dissolved all political parties after accusations from rights groups that opposition figures had been arrested. Assimi Goita, who ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 14, 20250

Economy

Zambia Railways boss, Malindi, regional partners meet, chart new course for rail integration

Reports say Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) Managing Director, Cuthbert Malindi, has held high-level talks with three regional transport partners aimed at strengthening cross-border ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 14, 20250

Metro

COMESA, UNHCR sign deal to tackle root causes of conflict, violence forced migration

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has signed a landmark agreement with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 13, 20250

Zambian Kwacha strengthens for seventh consecutive session on strong foreign exchange inflows

The Zambian Kwacha extended its bullish momentum for a seventh consecutive session on Friday, buoyed by sustained foreign currency inflows amid a softening ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 12, 20250

Economy

Policy centre urges speedy conclusion of Zambia’s debt talks, warns delays inimical to economic recovery

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has raised concern over the slow pace of Zambia’s debt restructuring process, warning that prolonged ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 12, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Rwanda reaffirm commitment to strengthen trade, investment cooperation

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Rwanda’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 11, 20250

Metro

13 convicted for immigration offences in national operations

The Department of Immigration has secured 13 convictions for various immigration-related offences, reinforcing its commitment to internal security and enforcement of the Immigration ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20250

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