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Techbytes: Kaleidofin closes Kenya’s first private Agri-Securitisation deal (The Exchange)

Fintech platform, Kaleidofin, has completed Kenya’s first private-sector local currency securitisation in the smallholder agriculture sector, in partnership with agri-finance firm Apollo Agriculture ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20260

Economy

Zambian govt spends K6.6 billion on public services wage in April, says era of carefree borrowing over

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning released K17.8 billion in April 2026 to support public service delivery, infrastructure development, social protection programmes ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20260

International

South Africa rejects allegations of xenophobia

South Africa has rejected accusations of xenophobia, describing recent incidents involving foreign nationals as isolated cases while reaffirming its commitment to dialogue with ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20260

International

Funerals fuel domestic tourism growth in Ghana

Funeral-related travel has emerged as one of the biggest drivers of domestic tourism in Ghana, according to new figures released by the Ghana ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20260

Lifestyle

Davido named to black music and entertainment Walk of Fame

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has been named among the 2026 inductees into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in the United ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20260

Economy

Bank of Zambia warns public against use of old banknotes

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has warned members of the public against the continued use of old banknotes, stating that the notes were ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 9, 20260

Lifestyle

Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy, to feature on official 2026 FIFA World Cup song

Nigerian Grammy-winning star, Burna Boy, is set to feature alongside Colombian pop icon Shakira on the official song for the 2026 FIFA World ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 8, 20260

Economy

Kwacha weakens for fourth straight trading session

The Zambian Kwacha continued its losing streak against the United States (US) dollar, drifting further away from the K19 per dollar mark as ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 8, 20260

Economy

Govt urges stronger focus on delivery of development programmes, amid global shocks

Government has called for intensified implementation of development programmes as Zambia transitions from the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) to the Ninth National ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 8, 20260

Economy

Zambia opens tobacco market season, targets 80 million kilograms in 2026

Government and industry players have called for transparency, sustainability and stronger regional cooperation as Zambia officially launched the 2025/2026 tobacco marketing season at ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20260

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