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Techbytes: ZRA turns to AI, research to strengthen tax administration

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven research to improve tax administration, following a ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 16, 20260

Economy

IFC considers US$50m financing for Zambia hotel project

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering a US$50 million financing package to support private sector investments in Zambia and Djibouti, including the ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 16, 20260

Economy

Access Bank wins Africa award for support to women entrepreneurs

Access Bank says it has been named Best SME Bank for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026, ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 15, 20260

Mining & Energy

Zambian govt says K4.3 billion solar contracts signed

Government says it has signed contracts worth more than K4.3 billion to roll out solar power plants in all of Zambia’s 156 constituencies ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 15, 20260

Mobility Africa

Truckers demand swift start to K4.9 billion road project

The Southern Africa Truck Drivers Association of Zambia (SATDAZ) has urged contractor Hydro Hydro Corporation Limited to immediately commence works on the rehabilitation ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 15, 20260

Economy

$49.9 million project targets rural jobs, financial inclusion

Government says it has launched a seven-year US$49.9 million Financial Inclusion for Resilience and Innovation Project (FIRIP) aimed at expanding access to finance, ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 15, 20260

International

Thailand bar fire claims 30 lives, early probe links disaster to locked exits

Thai authorities are investigating whether negligence contributed to a devastating fire that killed at least 30 people at a Bangkok bar, with early ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 14, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s tax-to-GDP reportedly hits record 22.1 percent

Zambia’s tax-to-GDP ratio has reportedly climbed to a record 22.1 percent, reflecting stronger domestic revenue mobilisation as government moves to reduce its dependence ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 14, 20260

Economy

Farmers lament failure of Food Reserve Agency to announce buying prices of maize, rice

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has criticised the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) for failing to announce maize and paddy rice buying prices ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 14, 20260

ZCCM-IH appoints advisers as Zambia seeks to boost presence in global capital markets

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has appointed local and international transaction advisers to advance its Listing Optimisation Process as the State-backed mining investment ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 14, 20261

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