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AU applauds Zambia’s leadership in supporting small businesses

African Union Director of Industry, Minerals, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Ron Osman Omar, has commended the Zambian government for establishing a dedicated Ministry for ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Economy

Germany donates vehicles, tech tools to promote access to agri-finance in rural Zambia

The German government has donated two vehicles and assorted Information Technology (IT) equipment to Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture under the Global Project for ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

International

Terror group linked to al-Qaeda claims killing of 200 soldiers in Burkina Faso

An Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for the death of 200 soldiers in Burkina Faso. SITE ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 16, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s capital market posts strong Q1 growth, as capitalization hits K257.8 billion

Zambia’s capital market registered robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, with total market capitalisation rising to K257.8 billion, reflecting increased investor ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 15, 20250

Metro

Alert! Govt probing suspected Kafue River pollution in Chililabombwe, says Minister Nzovu

The government has launched an investigation into a suspected water pollution incident in the Kafue River in Chililabombwe, warning industries against activities that ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 15, 20250

Economy

Lusaka Stock Exchange market turnover surges 111% to hit K10.8 million

The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded a strong rebound in market activity, with total turnover soaring to K10.8 million in the week ending ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 14, 20250

International

Mali military junta dissolves all political parties after opposition figures allegedly arrested

Mali’s military government has reportedly dissolved all political parties after accusations from rights groups that opposition figures had been arrested. Assimi Goita, who ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 14, 20250

Economy

Zambia Railways boss, Malindi, regional partners meet, chart new course for rail integration

Reports say Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) Managing Director, Cuthbert Malindi, has held high-level talks with three regional transport partners aimed at strengthening cross-border ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 14, 20250

Metro

COMESA, UNHCR sign deal to tackle root causes of conflict, violence forced migration

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has signed a landmark agreement with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 13, 20250

Zambian Kwacha strengthens for seventh consecutive session on strong foreign exchange inflows

The Zambian Kwacha extended its bullish momentum for a seventh consecutive session on Friday, buoyed by sustained foreign currency inflows amid a softening ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 12, 20250

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