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Economy

Revenue authority intercepts smuggled alcohol, cooking oil; reportedly blocks revenue loss of about K3.1 million

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted a truck in Kafue carrying 3,660 cases of smuggled alcoholic beverages, valued at an estimated revenue ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 16, 20250

Economy

ABSA group reviews South Africa retail operations to reinforce competitive edge, strengthen market position

Absa Group, the parent company of Absa Bank Zambia, has reportedly announced a review of its retail operations in South Africa, with the ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 16, 20250

Power and Politics

Nalumango hints at constitutional amendment being a done deal, adds only non-contentious issues will be in focus

Government’s proposed constitutional amendments will be cheap, says vice president, Mutale Nalumango, stating that government would focus solely on non-contentious issues. Nalumango highlighted ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 16, 20250

International

United States expels South African ambassador after alleged remarks on Trump

The administration of President Donald Trump has declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool a persona non grata in the United States. In a ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 15, 20250

Court fires ZNF boss, Zimba, as Indeni Energy shops for US$250 million to become fully operational. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top stories for the week. 1. Patriotic Front (PF) faction stalwart and Matero Member of ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 15, 20250

Tech

South Africa’s ‘toilet mafia’ joins league of notorious underground groups exploiting vulnerable communities

South Africa’s escalating mafia-style extortion crisis has taken a new turn, with criminals seizing control of public taps and toilets in informal settlements, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 15, 20250

International

Sudan’s crisis deepens as violence, famine threaten over 30 million people, half of them children

“Right now, an estimated 12.1 million women and girls – and increasingly men and boys – are at risk of sexual violence. This ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 15, 20250

Metro

Govt responds to civil society groups over concerns on NGO Bill 2025, says sufficient consultation conducted

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has affirmed that comprehensive consultations were conducted regarding the introduction of the NGO Bill, 2025, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 15, 20250

Economy

Govt reiterates commitment to transparent, efficient procurement practices

Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, says government remains committed to ensuring that procurement practices are aligned with principles of transparency, efficiency and ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 15, 20250

Tech

Vice President Nalumango hails Standard Chartered’s investment in women, as bank’s tech programme receives $500,000

Vice President, Mutale Nalumango has commended Standard Chartered Bank’s Women in Tech (WiT) initiative, which will receive an additional US$0.5 million to empower ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 14, 20250

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