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Economy

Africa welcomes opportunities, flags challenges as US extends AGOA initiative till 2041

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been extended by 16 years to end in 2041, providing significant potential for fostering trade ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 4, 20240

Economy

Institute partners Zambia police to crack down on illegal architects

The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) has warned of punitive measures against illegal architects who are exposing the public to grave risks through ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 4, 20240

International

Namibia’s ruling party, SWAPO, takes lead in election results

WINDHOEK– Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party led both the presidential and parliamentary races on Tuesday, a week after voting took place in an election ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 4, 20240

International

Ghana’s presidential race raises stake for LGBTQ+ rights

Ghana – In Ghana’s general elections next month, the LGBTQI+ community faces an impossible choice after all the leading presidential candidates pledged to ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 4, 20240

International

Namibia opposition leader, Itula, says party will not recognise results of controversial polls

NAMIBIA – Namibia’s top opposition Presidential candidate, Panduleni Itula, said Saturday that his party would not recognise the results of a controversially extended ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 1, 20240

Economy

Policy centre demands transparency in ZESCO’s power purchase agreements

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on ZESCO, Zambia’s state-owned power utility, to provide regular and transparent updates on ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20240

Economy

Standard Chartered confirms rumours of planned exit from retail banking operations in Zambia

Indications have emerged that Standard Chartered Bank is set to opt out of its retail banking operations in Zambia where it had operated ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20240

International

Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’

Namibia – Tensions are mounting in Namibia after a controversial extension of presidential and parliamentary elections into the weekend owing to “irregularities” that ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20240

Economy

Zambia enforcing local partnerships to safeguard mineral wealth, says trade minister

The Zambian government has reiterated its directive for foreign investors to partner with local stakeholders to prevent the exploitation of the country’s raw ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20240

Tech

Tech minister, Mutati, bemoans poor quality of mobile services in telecoms sector, demands improvements

Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati, has urged mobile service providers to ensure consistent and reliable services despite the challenges in the telecommunications ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 29, 20240

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