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Economy

NAPSA claims paying out K10 billion in partial withdrawals to members since April 2023

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has reportedly disbursed a total of K10.1 billion in partial withdrawals since the implementation of the partial ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 10, 20250

ZM Index

Zambian Kwacha under pressure as dollar supply tightens

The Zambian Kwacha came under renewed pressure against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as persistent greenback shortages and weakening copper prices continued to ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 10, 20250

International

South Sudan claims U.S visa ban for all its citizens caused by mistaken identity of DR Congo national

South Sudan has criticised the revoking of US visas for all its nationals, saying it was based on an incident involving a citizen ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 9, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s eurobond suffers 17 percent fall amid Trump tariffs

Zambia, Nigeria, Angola, and Senegal saw their Eurobonds tumble on Friday following a new wave of trade tariffs imposed by United States (US) ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 9, 20250

Economy

COMESA, World Bank roll out $2.5 billion programme to drive regional digital access

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the World Bank have launched a landmark US$2.5 billion initiative aimed at accelerating ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 9, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s private sector slips into contraction on the back of weak demand, according to Purchasing Managers Index

Zambia’s private sector returned to contraction territory in March as business conditions worsened, prompting companies to scale back on input purchases and inventories. ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

Metro

Mauritius ranked as Africa’s happiest country, Sierra Leone rated last ( See Zambia, other rankings)

Despite notable progress in development across various sectors, Africa remains the least happy region globally, with an average happiness score of 4.4, according ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

Metro

Stop! Media institute tells Hichilema to withhold assent to cyber bills over rights concerns

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has urged President Hakainde Hichilema not to sign into law the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

Economy

Access Bank reports central banks confronting significant shift, as investor panic triggers decline in global stock markets

Central banks are confronting a significant shift as investor panic triggers a sharp decline in global stock markets. But while United States (US) ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

Economy

Lusaka Securities Exchange closes first quarter of 2025 on a low course

The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) closed the first quarter of 2025 ended March 31 with a total face value traded of K5.2 billion, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 8, 20250

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