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Economy

Kwacha extends winning streak, now Africa’s best performing currency in 2025

The Zambian Kwacha surged over 3.0 percent against the US dollar on Thursday — its strongest single-day gain in months — solidifying its ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 10, 20250

Techbytes: Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation falls from grace to grass. Here’s what we know so far

In a dramatic twist that underscores the growing intersection of politics, credibility, and technology governance in Nigeria, Geoffrey Nnaji, the country’s Minister of ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 9, 20250

Economy

World Bank launches project to enhance regulatory efficiency, improve public service delivery in Zambia

The World Bank has introduced a new project designed to enhance regulatory efficiency and improve public service delivery for businesses in Zambia, with ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 9, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Google expands Gemini AI access to university students in six African countries. See list (iAfrica)

Google is offering university students across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe free access to its most advanced AI tools for ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 9, 20250

Sports

Fashion Sakala strike lifts Zambia over Tanzania in World Cup qualifier

The Chipolopolo boys edged Tanzania 1–0 in a tense FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, with ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 9, 20250

Economy

Airtel Money, Mastercard unveil global pay virtual card in Zambia

Mastercard, in partnership with Airtel Money, Network International has launched Airtel Money Global Pay, a virtual payment card that allows Zambians to make ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 9, 20250

International

Desperate search for fuel in Mali’s capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade

Residents of Bamako face fuel shortages weeks into a blockade of fuel tankers by JNIM militants. Long lines stretched in front of gas ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 8, 20250

Economy

MISA Zambia calls for stronger financial literacy, as UBA partners on capacity building for journalists

MISA Zambia Board Chairperson, Lorraine Mwanza Chisanga, has underscored the increasingly complex nature of the financial landscape, stressing the critical role journalists play ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 7, 20250

Economy

Zambia Chamber of Commerce calls on govt to clear domestic arrears, ensure policy consistency

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has called on the government to clear domestic arrears and maintain policy consistency to boost ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 7, 20250

Economy

Kwacha strengthens further on the back of improved foreign exchange supply

The Zambian kwacha extended its gains on Monday, supported by improved foreign exchange (FX) supply and sustained market confidence. According to Access Bank ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 7, 20250

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