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Economy

Debt servicing gulps K4.7 billion as Zambian government spends K16.6 billion in October

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has announced the release of K16.6 billion in October to support developmental programmes and general public ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 4, 20240

Metro

Group advocates for noncustodial, community-based sentencing options to alleviate prison congestion

Prisons Care and Counselling Association (PRISCA) has urged the Judiciary to adopt noncustodial sentencing options, including suspended sentences, community service and fines, particularly ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 4, 20240

International

Zimbabwean tuckshop owners flee after alleged poisoning of girl, 11, sparks outrage in South Africa

The Alexandra township in South Africa is reeling from the tragic death of an 11-year-old girl who reportedly consumed poisoned snacks bought from ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 3, 20240

Economy

President Hichilema urges chiefs to invoke rainmaking powers

President Hakainde Hichilema has appealed to Zambia’s traditional leaders to call upon their rainmaking powers by praying for rain as the nation faces ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 3, 20240

Economy

Govt reaffirms commitment to supporting SMEs, as sector contributes 80% to Zambia’s GDP

In a strong show of support for Zambia’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the government has pledged to foster a favorable business environment ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 2, 20240

Economy

Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana show progress in fiscal consolidation amid regional improvements

Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana were among the African countries making significant strides in fiscal consolidation in 2023, with the median primary fiscal ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 1, 20240

Metro

Monze taxi driver sues State for K1.5 million after mistaken-identity shooting by anti-robbery squad

Dallen Mweemba, a taxi driver from Monze district in Southern Province, has filed a lawsuit against the State, seeking over K1.5 million in ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 1, 20240

Economy

Standards Agency seizes, destroys unsafe electrical items in Lusaka

Seized non-compliant electrical products valued at K42,090 have been destroyed in Lusaka by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA). ZCSA seized the items, ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 31, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambia’s foreign affairs minister calls for unified action on conflicts in COMESA region

Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, has called on member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to enhance ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 30, 20240

ZM Index

Kwacha holds steady against dollar at K27.6 amid balanced demand, supply

Tuesday’s trading session saw Zambia’s currency, the kwacha, maintain stability against the United States (US) dollar, driven by a balanced supply and demand ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 30, 20240

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