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Economy

Digital lending portfolio grows, as MTN adds Konza loans to mobile money platform

Konza Loans, a product of MTN Mobile Money Zambia has been added to the firm’s Kongola digital credit marketplace, expanding the range of ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 25, 20260

International

Zimbabwe suspends raw mineral, lithium concentrate exports with immediate effect

The government of Zimbabwe has suspended the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, citing alleged malpractices and revenue ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 25, 20260

Economy

Visa Zambia, Indo Zambia Bank sign five-year partnership to advance digital payments

Visa Zambia and Indo Zambia Bank (IZB) have signed a five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing the country’s digital payments ecosystem and promoting ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 25, 20260

Mobility Africa

Delivery sector goes electric as Yango Zambia unveils new fleet

Ride-hailing platform, Yango Zambia has launched 150 electric motorbikes in Zambia, marking a transition towards cleaner, technology-driven, and cost-efficient urban delivery systems. The ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 25, 20260

International

Ghana renames Kotoka airport amid debate over coup legacy

Ghana’s government has removed the name of former coup leader Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka from the country’s main airport, restoring it to its original ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 24, 20260

Economy

Zambia welcomes Tanzania-certified fuel dip sticks

Zambia has began recognising dip sticks and charts certified by the Weights and Measures Agency of Tanzania as secondary or reference measuring instruments ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 24, 20260

Tech

Pensions and Insurance Authority launches insurance regulatory test hub

Digital platforms, microinsurance solutions and data-driven products are key to expanding coverage to underserved groups, the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) has said ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 24, 20260

Economy

Govt moves to strengthen evidence-based regulation to enhance trade competitiveness

The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry has underscored the need to strengthen capacity in evidence-based regulation to enhance Zambia’s trade competitiveness. Director ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 24, 20260

International

Mexico cartel chief killed, triggering nationwide violence

School was cancelled in several Mexican states and authorities urged residents to remain indoors after a wave of violence erupted following the army’s ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 23, 20260

Economy

Copper climbs toward $13,000, as tariff uncertainty weighs on dollar; Kwacha weakens by 0.69%

Copper rose for a second consecutive session, edging closer to US$13,000 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange, as uncertainty surrounding shifting United ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 23, 20260

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