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Kenya rocked by fresh protests despite Ruto’s U-turn over tax bill

KENYA – Police in Kenya fired tear gas on protesters as a fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country, despite President William Ruto’s ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Economy

Govt agencies tasked to conduct due diligence on $72 bilion Viet-Zam investment proposal

The government has tasked various agencies to conduct due diligence on a proposed US$72 billion investment over 20 years by Viet-Zam Diversified Cooperation ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Tech

Artificial Intelligence not here to displace jobs, claims Rijamampianina

An academic, Rasoava Rijamampianina, has argued that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was not poised to displace jobs but rather enhance human intelligence. Rijamampianina is ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Economy

ZANACO says bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises stands at K450 million

ZANACO Bank’s loan portfolio to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) currently stands at K450 million, according to its leadership. Its Chief Executive ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Economy

Solar industry receives knocks at national budget submissions, accused of exploitative tendencies

At the 2025 national budget submissions, the Solar Industry Association of Zambia requested for more incentives for its members, a development which did ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Economy

Chamber of Mines seeks downward adjustments in duties, taxes, others ahead 2025 budget

The Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) has proposed a wide range of proposals meant to attract investment in the mining sector. Among the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 28, 20240

Tech

Govt targets 96% internet, phone coverage by 2025 with planned construction of 520 communication towers

The government and private sector are reportedly constructing 520 communication towers nationwide, targeting 96 percent phone and internet coverage by the end of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 27, 20240

Economy

USAID Zambia proposes eliminating taxes on LPG cylinder, stoves amid electricity crisis

As the 2025 national budget submissions continue, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Zambia has proposed that the government consider removing ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 27, 20241

International

‘I concede,’ Kenya president, Ruto, backs down on tax hikes after more than 23 die from protests

KENYA – Kenyan President, William Ruto, on Wednesday reportedly withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament. Protestants ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 27, 20240

Lifestyle

Six baby mamas who reportedly lost the chance to marry Nigerian artiste, Davido

The wedding of Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, to his longtime partner Chioma Rowland, also known as Chef ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 26, 20240

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