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Economy

Zambia’s debt portfolio hits over $14 billion, says Finance Minister, Musokotwane

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has revealed that Zambia’s current debt portfolio has hit over US$14 billion. Speaking during the “Let ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 25, 20240

International

Mozambique’s top court upholds ruling party’s win amid rigging allegations

Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has upheld the ruling party, Frelimo’s victory in the contentious October elections, a decision that has ignited widespread protests from ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 24, 20240

Economy

Bank of Zambia to phase out cheques by June 2026

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced June 26, 2026, as the final day for using cheques as a mode of payment in ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 23, 20240

Economy

Consultant tasks govt to grant incentives to investors with sustainability programmes

A consultant, Masiye Banda, has called on the Zambian government to incentivize investors who embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in their ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 23, 20240

Economy

ZANACO reports growth in Xpress agency network

ZANACO reports that it has significantly expanded its Xpress agency banking model, growing its network to 32,000 agents nationwide. It added that the ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

Ex-lawmaker, Mecha, begs President Hichilema to grant state pardon to former minister Kabanshi

Former Chifunabuli Constituency Member of Parliament, Ponde Mecha, has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to consider granting pardon to Emerine Kabanshi, the former Minister ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 23, 20240

Lifestyle

Zambian actress, Kabwita, gospel musician, Chungu, recognized in the United States

Zambian actress and producer, Cassie Kabwita, has been honored with the Best African International Female Actor Achievement Award at the 6th African Achievement ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 22, 20240

Economy

Climate change threatens Zambia’s food security, warns advocate

Climate-smart agriculture advocate, Oliver Bulaya, has raised the alarm about the potential collapse of Zambia’s agricultural sector due to the worsening impact of ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 22, 20240

Lifestyle

Yo Maps, Chile One, Mampi, Mordecaii set Zambian music industry agog. Here’s why.

The Zambian music industry is currently buzzing with excitement, as major artistes Yo Maps, Chile One, Mampi, and Mordecaii have all made significant ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 21, 20240

International

Malawi seeks $309 billion from US gemstone firm over alleged unpaid taxes, royalties

Malawi – Malawi’s government is demanding the astonishing sum of US$309 billion in unpaid taxes and royalties from a US-based gemstone company for ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 20, 20240

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