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Kwacha expected to hold steady amid strong dollar supply

The short-term outlook is expected see a steady Kwacha on the back of consistent United States (US) dollar supply. The projection comes after ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 25, 20250

Economy

Energy stakeholders urged to focus on bridging Zambia’s rural energy gap

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on key stakeholders in Zambia’s energy sector to adopt innovative Power Purchase Agreements ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 25, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: SeamlessHR reportedly raises $9 million to transform workforce productivity in Africa (appsafrica)

SeamlessHR, one of African Human Resource technology company, has reportedly raised US$9 million in a funding round led by the Gates Foundation and ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20250

Economy

Mines Minister, Kabuswe, confirms govt reviewing reintroduced 15% duty on emeralds, precious stones

Mines and Mineral Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has officially announced that government is reviewing the reintroduced 15 percent duty on emeralds and precious ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20250

International

Alliance of Sahel States resolve to raise a 5,000-troop military unit to fight jihadists

Three junta-ruled countries in Africa’s Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20250

Economy

World Bank grants Zambia $292 million for energy expansion through interconnector project

The World Bank has approved a $292 million grant to support Zambia’s energy sector through the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP). The initiative aims ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20250

Economy

Mobile money transactions experience 9% growth, hit K345 billion by Q3 2024

The Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has reported a nine percent growth in mobile money transactions, reaching K345 billion as of September 2024, ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s public debt reaches $25.3 billion, finance ministry confirms

Zambia’s public and publicly guaranteed debt has surged to US$25.3 billion as of September 2024, the Ministry of Finance has disclosed, citing financial ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20250

Economy

ZNS claims over 1,000 bags of subsidised mealie-meal seized in Lusaka’s Mtendere township

The Zambia National Service (ZNS) on Tuesday reportedly seized over 1,000 by 25 kilogramme Eagles breakfast mealie meal stashed in retail shops in ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 22, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia records $11.2 billion in exports through e-BoP monitoring system

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has recorded export proceeds amounting to US$11.2 billion through its Electronic Balance of Payment (e-BoP) monitoring system as ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 22, 20250

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