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Economy

Zambia to sign power interconnector deal with Tanzania – Finance minister, Musokotwane

Zambia is set to sign a power interconnector agreement with Tanzania this week, a move that will link the country to the entire ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 11, 20250

Economy

African countries largely insulated from direct impact of US tariffs – Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings says African countries are largely shielded from the direct effects of US President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” tariffs, owing to the ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 11, 20250

Economy

Namibian firm engages Zambian government on potential uranium production project

Swakop Uranium, a Namibian mining company specializing in uranium production, has held preliminary talks with Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development on ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 10, 20250

International

Africa FX: Nigeria, Ghana currencies stable on central bank support; Kwacha, Shilling under pressure

The Nigerian and Ghanaian currencies are expected to be broadly stable in the next week to Thursday thanks to central bank support, while ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 10, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Ghana mull visa waivers, easier travel to boost tourism

Zambia and Ghana have initiated talks aimed at introducing visa waivers and simplified travel procedures to promote tourism and investment between the two ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 10, 20250

International

U.S strikes deal with Congolese authorities to repatriate three Americans involved in failed coup in DRC

Three American citizens sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their role in a failed coup attempt against President ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 10, 20250

Economy

NAPSA claims paying out K10 billion in partial withdrawals to members since April 2023

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has reportedly disbursed a total of K10.1 billion in partial withdrawals since the implementation of the partial ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 10, 20250

ZM Index

Zambian Kwacha under pressure as dollar supply tightens

The Zambian Kwacha came under renewed pressure against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as persistent greenback shortages and weakening copper prices continued to ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 10, 20250