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Economy

Business Alert! Trump administration shifts US-Africa policy focus to trade, investment

The administration of US President, Donald Trump, is reportedly pivoting United States (US) policy toward Africa, placing greater emphasis on trade and investment ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20250

Economy

Global copper shortage looms, raising potential implications for Zambia’s key export

A leading copper bull and Head of Metals and Mining Research at Mercuria Energy Trading, Nick Snowdon, has raised the alarm over impending ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20250

Sports

Copper queens step up preparations ahead of key 2025 Africa cup of nations friendlies

Zambia’s national women’s football team, the Copper Queens, have intensified preparations ahead of two crucial international friendlies as they gear up for the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20250

Economy

ZMA warns traders to use verified scales ahead of grain marketing season, threatens legal action

The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has warned of legal action against traders who fail to comply with regulations on weighing instruments during the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20250

International

Report says conservative Afrikaner groups reject Trump’s ‘genocide’ claims ahead of Ramaphosa’s U.S. visit

Afrikaner farmers, at the center of an extraordinary new U.S. refugee policy, roamed a memorial to victims of farm attacks in South Africa’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 20, 20250

Economy

Securities and Exchange Commission steps up fight against investment scams

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has intensified its public awareness campaigns in response to the increasing cases of scams and ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 20, 20250

International

Ramaphosa heads to US for trade talks amid tensions over land reform, refugee claims

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to arrive in the United States later today for a working visit focused on trade and bilateral relations. ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 19, 20250

Economy

Kwacha expected to stabilise on tax-driven dollar inflows but fears persist over the near term

The Zambian kwacha, which has come under sustained pressure against the US dollar in recent sessions, is expected to hold steady this week, ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 19, 20250

Metro

IBA extends window for switch off hours by broadcast companies to September, 2025; renews licenses for nine

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has extended the temporary “cooling-off” period for radio and television stations, allowing them to switch off broadcasting equipment ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 19, 20250

Lifestyle

Zambian couple host lavish wedding featuring Diamond Platnumz, sparks social media frenzy

Lusaka’s social scene was lit up Saturday night as Jimmy and Kadi Karabassis tied the knot in a dazzling wedding celebration that featured ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 18, 20250

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