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Economy

Kwacha strengthens against major international currencies

The Zambian Kwacha strengthened against major international currencies on Wednesday, buoyed by improved United States dollar liquidity and support from the central bank. ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 11, 20260

Economy

Zambia secures over 97 percent bondholder support in $1.34 billion debt buyback

Zambia has secured overwhelming support from bondholders in its US$1.34 billion debt buyback programme, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing debt ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 11, 20260

Economy

Govt plans national accreditation agency to strengthen product quality, competitiveness

Government is working towards establishing a National Accreditation Agency through legislation aimed at improving the quality of local products and enhancing their competitiveness ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s market capitalisation rises to K341.87 billion on strong Q1 performance

Zambia’s capital markets recorded robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total market capitalisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) rising ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20260

Economy

Zambia loses $3.5 billion to illicit financial flows in one year —FIC report

Zambia has lost more than US$3.5 billion in the past year through illicit financial flows (IFFs), largely driven by commercial activities involving multinational ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20260

Metro

130 nabbed in Mumbwa immigration crackdown

A joint operation by the Department of Immigration and other security agencies in Mumbwa District has resulted in the apprehension of 130 suspects ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20260

Sophisticated scams emerging as new fraud threat in Zambia

Zambia may be among Africa’s lower-risk markets for digital fraud, but fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting consumers through scams that exploit trust ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 9, 20260

Economy

S&P affirms Zambia’s credit rating, provides vote of confidence in country’s debt management efforts

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Zambia’s long- and short-term foreign-currency sovereign credit ratings at CCC+/C with a stable outlook, providing a vote of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 9, 20260

Sports

Somali referee reportedly ruled out of World Cup after US entry denial

Somalian referee Omar Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the upcoming FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 9, 20260

International

African catholic bishops condemn, demand justice over killing of Mozambique bishop

Catholic bishops across Africa have expressed shock and outrage following the violent killing of Osório Citora Afonso, the Bishop of the Diocese of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 8, 20260

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