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Economy

Govt denies alleged rumours of IMF-imposed loan restrictions, restates commitment to transparency

The Zambian government has dismissed as false reports circulating online that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has instructed it to stop contracting new ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 30, 20250

International

Roadside bomb kills 26 in Nigeria’s restive northeast

At least 26 people have been killed as a truck hit an improvised explosive device in Nigeria’s restive northeast. The blast on Monday ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 29, 20250

Economy

Africa’s prosperity key to global stability – IMF

A stable and prosperous Africa is essential not only for the continent’s future but also for global stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 29, 20250

Kwacha faces pressure as financial markets reopen after closing last week on a strong note

Zambian financial markets reopened on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after closing on Monday for the Kenneth Kaunda Day public holiday, with the kwacha ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 29, 20250

International

United States eyes key role in Africa’s ambitious Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline

The United States has shown interest in the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, as revealed by Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun. Minister Edun highlighted ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 28, 20250

Metro

17 arrested for immigration violations in Ndola, 19 others moved to Mayukwayukwa Refugee settlement

The Ndola Regional Immigration Office has apprehended 17 individuals for various immigration-related offences during a routine clean-up operation in Ndola’s Masala, Kopaland, and ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia looks to UK’s Echo Eight for solar, wind, storage solutions to ensure reliable energy supply

Zambia’s Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has reportedly extended an invitation to UK-based Echo Eight Investments Limited to establish clean energy operations in Zambia ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 28, 20250

Economy

Economist, Haabazoka, calls for coordinated action to resolve Zambia, Ghana debt impasse

Economist, Lubinda Haabazoka, has called for coordinated and practical steps to resolve the ongoing debt restructuring impasse affecting Zambia and Ghana. The deadlock, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 28, 20250