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Economy

Emerging market inflows slow after strong January show, as net performance dip $21.7 billion

Zambian financial markets reopened on Friday after remaining closed on Thursday in observance of the Youth Day public holiday. Meanwhile, foreign investors significantly ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 13, 20260

Chikote calls for strengthening of state utilities in Africa while boosting private sector participation in energy

Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has emphasized that while private sector involvement was vital, governments across Africa must also reinforce state-owned power utilities, which ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20260

Lifestyle

Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage, launches foundation to groom future African music creatives

Internationally acclaimed artiste and Afrobeats pioneer Tiwa Savage has officially launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a philanthropic initiative aimed at discovering, developing ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20260

Mobility Africa

Air transport sector reportedly generates K9.9 billion in export value in 2025

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) Board Chair, Daan Brink, says dependable air cargo services are not only a logistical necessity but also a ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20260

Economy

Reports say Southern African equity markets hardest hit as Middle East tensions persist

African equity markets recorded mixed performances in the week ending March 6, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20260

Mining & Energy

Mining, energy dominate as ZEMA approves 96 new development projects across Zambia

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has reportedly approved 96 new development projects across various sectors of the economy following its latest environmental ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 11, 20260

Economy

Zambia secures $3.6 million climate data grant

The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment says Zambia has secured an investment phase grant of US$3,627,540 from the Systematic Observations Financing Facility. ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 11, 20260

Economy

Kwacha ends six-day losing streak

The Zambian Kwacha halted its six-day losing streak on Tuesday, according to market commentary from Access Bank Group. The commentary indicated that the ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 11, 20260

Economy

Zambia, Japan deepen economic ties as Lusaka Business Forum ends

Zambia and Japan have taken a significant step toward strengthening their economic partnership following the successful Zambia–Japan Business Forum held in Lusaka, which ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 10, 20260

Lifestyle

Dangote retains Africa’s richest man title

Nigeria’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as Africa’s richest man, topping the 2026 billionaires ranking released by Forbes. According to ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 10, 20260

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