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Govt claims K1.4 billion released as social cash transfers to vulnerable Zambians in June

Government has released K1.4 billion for the May–June 2026 Social Cash Transfer (SCT) payment cycle, with more than 1.5 million poor and vulnerable ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 2, 20260

Metro

Man jailed for helping seven Somalis illegally exit Zambia

A 31-year-old Livingstone man has been sentenced to two years and nine months’ imprisonment with hard labour for aiding the illegal exit of ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 2, 20260

International

Deadly floods reportedly claim 13 lives in Accra

At least 13 people have died after torrential rains triggered severe flooding across Ghana’s capital, Accra, with authorities warning that the death toll ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 2, 20260

Economy

Zambia pushes for bigger share of global carbon finance at Paris meeting

Zambia is stepping up efforts to unlock greater climate financing by participating in a high-level global meeting in Paris aimed at expanding carbon ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 1, 20260

Economy

Copper gains on easing geopolitical tensions as Kwacha holds firm

Copper prices edged higher on the international market as investors weighed improving geopolitical sentiment following renewed peace talks between the United States and ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 1, 20260

Diesel, petrol prices crash for July as Energy Regulation Board reportedly responds to global dynamics

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced the prices of petroleum products for July 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a marginal ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 30, 20260

Tech

Africa’s digital transformation must leave no one behind —COMESA

Africa’s digital transformation must leave no one behind if it is to drive economic growth, expand trade and accelerate regional integration, COMESA Secretary-General, ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 30, 20260

International

Ethiopia reaches preliminary $1bn bond restructuring deal in move to resolve debt crisis

Ethiopia has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with key bondholders to restructure its defaulted US$1 billion international bond, marking a significant step towards ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 29, 20260

Economy

Improved copper output, agric harvests set to boost Kwacha value

Zambia’s improving mining performance and prospects for a stronger agricultural harvest are expected to provide medium-term support to the Kwacha, although the local ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 29, 20260

Mining & Energy

Zambia scores high in global mining transparency assessment

Zambia has reportedly earned a strong 81-point rating under the 2023 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard, with the global assessment commending the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 29, 20260

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