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Economy

Securities and Exchange Commission steps up fight against investment scams

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has intensified its public awareness campaigns in response to the increasing cases of scams and ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 20, 20250

International

Ramaphosa heads to US for trade talks amid tensions over land reform, refugee claims

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to arrive in the United States later today for a working visit focused on trade and bilateral relations. ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 19, 20250

Economy

Kwacha expected to stabilise on tax-driven dollar inflows but fears persist over the near term

The Zambian kwacha, which has come under sustained pressure against the US dollar in recent sessions, is expected to hold steady this week, ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 19, 20250

Metro

IBA extends window for switch off hours by broadcast companies to September, 2025; renews licenses for nine

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has extended the temporary “cooling-off” period for radio and television stations, allowing them to switch off broadcasting equipment ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 19, 20250

Lifestyle

Zambian couple host lavish wedding featuring Diamond Platnumz, sparks social media frenzy

Lusaka’s social scene was lit up Saturday night as Jimmy and Kadi Karabassis tied the knot in a dazzling wedding celebration that featured ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 18, 20250

Suffering policemen at Chiwempala police station get running water after 34 years

For the first time in 34 years, Chiwempala Police Station in Chingola now has running water, following the commissioning of a long-awaited water ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 18, 20250

Sports

Copper princesses reign supreme, as Zambia clinch historic third COSAFA U-17 title in style

Zambia’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Copper Princesses, etched their name in the history books after storming to a dominant 3-0 victory ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Zambia secures $100 million solar power deal, lawmaker withdraws petition to nullify constitutional court appointments. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week 1. Zambia has officially signed a US$100 million agreement ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Metro

ZUFIAW chief calls for home-grown innovation, employee recognition to shape Zambia’s future of work

Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Kasapo Sundrea Kabende, has called for home-grown innovation ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Economy

Moody’s warns of indirect risks to African banks from U.S.-China trade tensions

A recent report by credit rating agency Moody’s has warned that banks in Sub-Saharan Africa could face indirect risks from U.S. import tariffs, ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

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