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Economy

Bank of Zambia report reveals most insurance firms struggling to meet capital benchmark

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has revealed that most insurance companies in the country are struggling to meet the new capital adequacy requirements ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 13, 20240

Economy

Lusaka Securities Exchange among top five performers in Africa, says Kabaso

The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) has been ranked among the top five best-performing stock exchanges in Africa, buoyed by positive impacts of Zambia’s ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 12, 20240

Economy

World Bank secures $24 billion to boost development in member countries

The World Bank has raised US$24 billion in donor contributions through the 21st replenishment of its International Development Association (IDA), targeting developmental support ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 12, 20240

International

175 killed, dozens injured in Sudan as rival forces battle for control in protracted war

Sudan – At least 175 people have been killed and dozens injured in separate airstrikes across Sudan’s capital on Monday and Tuesday, marking ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 12, 20240

Sports

Copper princesses storm COSAFA U-17 finals after 3-0 triumph over Madagascar

The Copper Princesses powered into the finals of the Under-17 COSAFA Challenge Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Madagascar, maintaining their unbeaten ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 12, 20240

Economy

UN warns Africa against becoming dumping ground for used diesel vehicles

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has warned that Africa risks becoming a dumping ground for second-hand diesel vehicles if it ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 11, 20240

ZM Index

Kwacha expected to experience mixed trading, driven largely by demand, supply dynamics

In the near term, the Kwacha is expected to trade within a narrow range, with fluctuations largely driven by the supply and demand ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 11, 20240

Economy

Research institute projects Zambia’s economy to rebound in 2025 on the back of possible favourable weather patterns

The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) has expressed hope that Zambia’s economy will rebound in 2025, with favorable weather patterns ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 11, 20240

Economy

Debt servicing gulps K4.1 billion of K15.7 billion disbursed for public service delivery in November

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has disbursed K15.7 billion for the month of November, aimed at supporting developmental programmes and enhancing ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 11, 20240

International

Police in Kenya hurl teargas at protesters against gender-based violence

Kenya – Police in Kenya hurled teargas canisters Tuesday at hundreds of protesters against gender-based violence, or femicide, in the capital, Nairobi, and ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 10, 20240

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