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Economy

Report says Kwacha third weakest in basket of 23 African currencies as Middle East tensions shake global markets

The Zambian Kwacha has come under renewed pressure in March, mirroring a broader decline across African currencies as escalating tensions in the Middle ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20260

Mobility Africa

Zambia launches $150,000 e-mobility initiative to drive green growth

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Zambian government, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, to launch a ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20260

Mining & Energy

Mines ministry enforces new local content reporting rules, issues April, 15 deadline

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has directed all mining and mining-related companies to submit Annual Procurement Plans and Quarterly Reports in ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20260

Economy

UBA, British International Investment partner to boost trade finance access across Africa

United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited and British International Investment (BII) PLC have signed a letter of intent to explore collaboration opportunities in ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20260

Mining & Energy

KoBold Metals advances Mingomba project, as copper prices face global pressures

KoBold Metals, a mining firm backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has reportedly commenced development of its Mingomba copper project in ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20260

Mobility Africa

Zambia Railway engages Pangaea Securities to mobilise $60 million for rail rehabilitation

Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has appointed Pangaea Securities as Transaction Advisor to mobilise US$60 million from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and private sector ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20260

Economy

Africa’s trade infrastructure, business confidence on the rise, says Standard Bank Report

Trade-enabling infrastructure across Africa is showing marked improvement, with business confidence and macroeconomic stability strengthening across the continent, according to Issue 5 of ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 18, 20260

Economy

Zambian manufacturers list conditions for successful 24-hour economy

The success of Zambia’s 24-hour economy policy will hinge on addressing key structural challenges, particularly energy reliability, the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 18, 20260

Mining & Energy

Govt moves to strengthen artisanal mining with new training manuals

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has intensified efforts to formalise and professionalise the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) subsector with the ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 18, 20260

International

82-year-old Nguesso re-elected in Congo, extends 42-year rule

Republic of Congo – President, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has been re-elected for a fifth consecutive term, extending his nearly 42-year rule, according to ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 18, 20260

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