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Economy

Kwacha set for weekly loss as dollar demand outweighs supply

The Zambian Kwacha is on course for a weekly loss after weakening for a fourth consecutive trading session, as robust demand for United ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 11, 20260

International

‘Pack your bags and get out,’ Uganda army chief orders Turkish nationals to leave country

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared that he has cut all ties with Turkish interests in Uganda and urged ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 10, 20260

Economy

Govt warns of threat to food security, as concerns mount over climate shock predictions

Government has called for urgent and coordinated action to protect Zambia’s food security ahead of anticipated 2026/2027 El Niño conditions, warning that climate ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 10, 20260

Metro

Murder suspect dies after suspected poisoning

A 51-year-old man who was wanted in connection with the alleged murder of a 43-year-old man in North-Western Province has died after allegedly ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 10, 20260

International

Kenya reportedly gives foreign business owners 90 days to regularise documents

The Kenyan government has reportedly given foreign nationals operating businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update work permits, business registrations ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 9, 20260

Economy

Kwacha extends losses against dollar

The Zambian Kwacha remained under pressure yesterday, extending its losses against the United States dollar for a second consecutive session. According to Bloomberg ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 9, 20260

Economy

AfDB approves US$5 billion framework to cushion Africa from energy, fertiliser crisis

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing framework that could mobilise up to US$5.06 billion to help African countries manage rising ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 9, 20260

Mining & Energy

Government, miners push major ASM reforms

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Zambia’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector into a major driver of economic growth, as ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20260

International

Broadcast journalist sentenced to death in Egypt over alleged drug case

Egyptian television presenter, Sarah Khalifa, has been sentenced to death by hanging alongside 11 other people after being convicted of drug-related offences. According ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 7, 20260

Economy

Kwacha strengthens against dollar despite third consecutive weekly loss

The Zambian Kwacha strengthened against the United States dollar on Friday but still ended the week with its third consecutive weekly loss as ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 7, 20260

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