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Economy

Policy centre urges speedy conclusion of Zambia’s debt talks, warns delays inimical to economic recovery

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has raised concern over the slow pace of Zambia’s debt restructuring process, warning that prolonged ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 12, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Rwanda reaffirm commitment to strengthen trade, investment cooperation

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Rwanda’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 11, 20250

Metro

13 convicted for immigration offences in national operations

The Department of Immigration has secured 13 convictions for various immigration-related offences, reinforcing its commitment to internal security and enforcement of the Immigration ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s private sector rebounds in April as Purchasing Managers’ Index hits nine-month high

Zambia’s private sector showed signs of recovery in April, with the Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 50.9 — its highest ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20250

International

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first mass, describes his election a cross, a blessing

Vatican City — Pope Leo XIV, the first North American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, described his election as both “a cross ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20250

Economy

Lusaka minister, Mulyata, warns against obstructing CDF projects

Lusaka Province Minister, Sheal Mulyata, has issued a stern warning saying any individual found obstructing the progress of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20250

Economy

Zambian farmers advise Food Reserve Agency against setting unviable prices for maize, as sales season kicks off

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has called on the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to urgently announce a cost-reflective maize floor price for ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20250

Economy

Mozambique, Zambia mull Beira-Ndola fuel pipeline, may commit $1.5 billion to project execution

Mozambique and Zambia are set to sign a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a US$1.5 billion (€1.3 billion) fuel pipeline, Mozambican ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20250

Economy

Huge indictment on govt, as U.S. cuts $50 million in medical aid to Zambia over alleged widespread theft of donated drugs

The United States government has announced a US$50 million (approximately K1.4 billion) cut in annual medical aid to Zambia, citing the Zambian government’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 8, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Africa’s startup funding rebounds in April 2025, led by South Africa, Egypt (Techpoint)

After a sluggish March, Africa’s startup funding surged in April 2025, with over 39 startups raising a total of US$343 million—up sharply from ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

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