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Economy

Bank of Zambia raises foreign exchange negotiable threshold for foreign transactions to $5 million

Supporting the kwacha, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has increased foreign exchange negotiable threshold amount for overseas transactions. The prescribed negotiable threshold under ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20250

Metro

Former first lady, Vera Chiluba, reportedly hospitalised after suffering stroke

Former First Lady, Vera Tembo, has reportedly been hospitalised at Maina Soko Medical Centre after suffering a stroke. According to her younger sister, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20250

Metro

UN special rapporteur on religious freedom to visit Zambia

Another United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur, this time focusing on freedom of religion, is set to visit Zambia from March 31 to April ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20250

Tech

Consumer protection council takes legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria over unauthorised subscription fee hikes

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed a lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria for hiking DStv and GOtv subscription fees, despite ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20250

International

South Sudan leader, Kiir, reportedly arrests key allies of Vice President Machar

South Sudanese authorities have arrested several high-ranking officials loyal to First Vice President Riek Machar, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Deputy ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s empowerment commission claims 159 climate-related projects funded with about K136 million in 2024

The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) claims it has funded 159 agricultural mechanisation projects and 56 energy sector initiatives in response to Zambia’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20250

Economy

Zambia manufacturers raise the alarm, as small businesses decry nearly 38% increase in total tax liabilities

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has raised concerns over government’s recent upward adjustment of the Turnover Tax (TOT) framework, which led to ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20250

Economy

Zambia set to benefit from SADC framework for AfCFTA implementation, says Chamber of Commerce

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has emphasized the significant benefits Zambia will gain from the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 6, 20250

Economy

Removal of 15% export duty on emeralds in Zambia’s best interest — Minster Mulenga

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, has defended the suspension of the 15 percent export duty on emeralds, stating that it would ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 6, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia conducts nationwide sensitization ahead of launch of new currency notes

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has commenced nationwide sensitisation activities in preparation for the launch of a new family of Zambian currency on ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 6, 20250

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