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Economy

Zambia, Zimbabwe pledge to deepen institutional collaboration to protect consumers, boost trade

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and Zimbabwe’s Department of Quality Assurance and Trade Measures have pledged to deepen institutional collaboration to enhance ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

Kwacha strengthens further against dollar as foreign exchange inflows remain steady

The Zambian kwacha continued its upward trajectory against the US dollar in Tuesday’s trading session, buoyed by consistent foreign exchange inflows that effectively ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

Economy

Policy centre warns ZESCO’s monopoly could undermine Zambia’s national energy strategy

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has raised concerns that Zambia’s National Energy Compact could be jeopardized if ZESCO continues to ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Morocco sign fertilizer deal to boost food security

Zambia has signed two landmark agreements with Morocco aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, improving food security, and reducing the country’s dependence on imported ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20250

International

Trump administration to pay $1,000 to undocumented immigrants who self-deport

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is intensifying its efforts to persuade unauthorized immigrants to self-deport by offering a $1,000 stipend and travel ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 6, 20250

Tech

Airtel Africa, SpaceX reportedly partner to expand Starlink internet in Africa

Airtel Africa has reportedly partnered with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services across the continent, in a move aimed at ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 6, 20250

Economy

African policymakers, tax experts meet in Lusaka to tackle illicit financial flows

African policymakers and tax experts have convened in Zambia to develop coordinated strategies to curb Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), which cost the continent ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 6, 20250

Economy

Vedanta considers U.S. listing for Konkola Copper Mines to raise $1 billion for expansion

Vedanta Resources is considering listing its Zambian subsidiary, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), in the United States as part of efforts to raise approximately ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 6, 20250

International

African bishops agree Catholic Church drifting away from Christian values, call for a new Pope ‘full of fire for kingdom of Christ’

As the Catholic Church prepares for a conclave to elect a new pope, bishops from Cameroon and across Africa have expressed hopes for ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 5, 20250

Economy

IMF reiterates support for Zambia’s home-grown economic reform programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Zambian government’s implementation of the country’s home-grown economic reform programme. Speaking during a media ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 5, 20250

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