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Govt explains ZESCO’s failures, Hichilema dumps Ministers, Perm Secs, as 15% duty on emeralds suspended. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Zambian government has suspended the ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 22, 20250

Economy

BoZ governor, Kalyalya, says battle against inflation a collective one, blames exchange rate fluctuations, food shortages

Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Governor, Denny Kalyalya, has dismissed claims that the central bank has failed to control inflation, attributing rising prices to ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 21, 20250

Economy

Association defends support for suspension of 15% export duty on precious stones

The Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has denied allegations of corruption surrounding government’s suspension of the 15 percent export ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 21, 20250

Economy

Govt under fire for suspending 15% export duty on precious stones

The Private Sector Development Association (PSDA) has accused the government of bowing to pressure from foreign investors by suspending the 15 percent export ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 21, 20250

Economy

Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia collaborate on seamless customs integration

Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia are reportedly working to integrate their systems to enhance trade, with a two-week workshop underway to facilitate the process. ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 21, 20250

International

G20 foreign ministers meet first time in Africa. US absent, alleges host nation, South Africa, anti-American

South Africa — Foreign ministers from the Group of 20 (G20) major economies are set to meet in South Africa on Thursday for ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 20, 20250

Economy

National Road Fund Agency reportedly earns K4 billion, exceeds 2024 toll collection target

The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has reportedly exceeded its 2024 toll collection target, amassing K4 billion—well above the projected K2.7 billion. According ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 20, 20250

International

Trump’s threat to cut aid to South Africa could harm white farmers — Reuters reports

Donald Trump’s threat to cut aid to South Africa over its land reform policies has sparked concerns that trade benefits under the African ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20250

Power and Politics

‘No saints!’ Electoral Commission of Zambia says all political parties guilty of vote buying, violence

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis, has stated that all political parties participating in elections were guilty of vote buying ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20250

Sports

Football house may be ruffled as disqualified FAZ candidate, Mweemba, slams election process

Keith Mweemba, one of the disqualified candidates in the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) presidential race, has described the invalidation of eight out ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20250

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