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Zambia’s junior hockey teams shine at Malaysia championship

Zambia’s junior hockey teams delivered outstanding performances at the AirAsia Dare to Dream Hockey5s Championship in Malaysia, showcasing the nation’s growing talent in ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 27, 20240

Economy

Report reveals 66% of rural Zambia households without access to electricity

The government has raised concerns about the low levels of electricity access in Zambia’s rural areas, with a new report revealing that 66 ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 27, 20240

Tech

Techbytes: Kenyan fintech Leja handles $2 billion in transactions this year (Techmoonshot)

Kenyan fintech startup, Leja, has achieved a major milestone, processing US$2 billion in B2B payments in 2024, less than a year after launching ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 27, 20240

Economy

Zambia strikes additional health care support, debt restructuring deals with Saudi Arabia

Zambia has struck two significant agreements with Saudi Arabia: an additional loan for the King Salman Hospital project and a bilateral debt restructuring ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 26, 20240

Economy

Lusaka Stock Exchange optimistic about economic growth in 2025, urges businesses to leverage equity financing

The Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) has expressed optimism about Zambia’s economic outlook in 2025, projecting that current macroeconomic challenges will subside, creating opportunities ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 26, 20240

International

Kenya ends 2024 as Africa’s second-highest IMF borrower, with $3.02 billion debt

Kenya has emerged as one of Africa’s top borrowers from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2024, ranking second with a debt of ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 26, 20240

Economy

Zambia’s debt portfolio hits over $14 billion, says Finance Minister, Musokotwane

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has revealed that Zambia’s current debt portfolio has hit over US$14 billion. Speaking during the “Let ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 25, 20240

International

Mozambique’s top court upholds ruling party’s win amid rigging allegations

Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has upheld the ruling party, Frelimo’s victory in the contentious October elections, a decision that has ignited widespread protests from ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 24, 20240

Economy

Bank of Zambia to phase out cheques by June 2026

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced June 26, 2026, as the final day for using cheques as a mode of payment in ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 23, 20240

Economy

Consultant tasks govt to grant incentives to investors with sustainability programmes

A consultant, Masiye Banda, has called on the Zambian government to incentivize investors who embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in their ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 23, 20240

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