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Economy

Zambia’s private sector rebounds in April as Purchasing Managers’ Index hits nine-month high

Zambia’s private sector showed signs of recovery in April, with the Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 50.9 — its highest ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20250

International

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first mass, describes his election a cross, a blessing

Vatican City — Pope Leo XIV, the first North American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, described his election as both “a cross ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20250

Economy

Lusaka minister, Mulyata, warns against obstructing CDF projects

Lusaka Province Minister, Sheal Mulyata, has issued a stern warning saying any individual found obstructing the progress of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20250

Economy

Zambian farmers advise Food Reserve Agency against setting unviable prices for maize, as sales season kicks off

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has called on the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to urgently announce a cost-reflective maize floor price for ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20250

Economy

Mozambique, Zambia mull Beira-Ndola fuel pipeline, may commit $1.5 billion to project execution

Mozambique and Zambia are set to sign a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a US$1.5 billion (€1.3 billion) fuel pipeline, Mozambican ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20250

Economy

Huge indictment on govt, as U.S. cuts $50 million in medical aid to Zambia over alleged widespread theft of donated drugs

The United States government has announced a US$50 million (approximately K1.4 billion) cut in annual medical aid to Zambia, citing the Zambian government’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 8, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Africa’s startup funding rebounds in April 2025, led by South Africa, Egypt (Techpoint)

After a sluggish March, Africa’s startup funding surged in April 2025, with over 39 startups raising a total of US$343 million—up sharply from ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Zimbabwe pledge to deepen institutional collaboration to protect consumers, boost trade

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and Zimbabwe’s Department of Quality Assurance and Trade Measures have pledged to deepen institutional collaboration to enhance ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

Kwacha strengthens further against dollar as foreign exchange inflows remain steady

The Zambian kwacha continued its upward trajectory against the US dollar in Tuesday’s trading session, buoyed by consistent foreign exchange inflows that effectively ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

Economy

Policy centre warns ZESCO’s monopoly could undermine Zambia’s national energy strategy

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has raised concerns that Zambia’s National Energy Compact could be jeopardized if ZESCO continues to ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

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