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Protesters attack embassies in Congo’s capital as security forces try to slow rebels in the east

Congo — Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma after ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

Economy

Lumwana reveals expansion plans to double copper production, create thousands of jobs by 2028

Barrick Gold Corporation’s Lumwana expansion is reportedly set to double its current copper production to a life-of-mine average of 240,000 tonnes per year, ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

International

United Nations warns of dire humanitarian crisis in DRC as fighting intensifies in Goma

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the dire humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fighting between the army ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

ZM Index

Monday market session sees stable Zambian Kwacha on the back of increased demand for dollar

The Zambian kwacha maintained stability in Monday’s market session, despite a slight dip compared to its previous close. This movement was attributed to ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s Maimbo gathers momentum in bid for AfDB presidency

Stakeholders have continued to drum up support for Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a Zambian, as he contests for the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) presidency. ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s Muntanga uranium project reportedly poised to address global nuclear energy demand

Zambia’s Muntanga uranium project, reportedly undertaken by GoviEx Uranium Inc., is positioned as one of the few advanced initiatives capable of meeting the ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

Economy

ZiCA partially attributes council fund mismanagement to unregistered accountants

The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZiCA) has identified the employment of unregistered accountants in local councils as a factor contributing to the ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 27, 20250

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to scale up digital payments for social cash transfer programme

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has reaffirmed its commitment to scaling up the digitization of the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 27, 20250

International

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation of conflict

Rwandan-backed rebels marched into east Congo’s largest city Goma on Monday and Congolese troops exchanged fire with the Rwandan military across the border, ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 27, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Egyptian start-up Fincart secures pre-seed funding to enhance e-commerce logistics (Techbuilt)

Fincart, a platform dedicated to helping e-commerce SMBs optimize shipping and improve cash flow, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round for an ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 27, 20250

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