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Economy

Kwacha steady but vulnerable as tight liquidity and oil market swings shape outlook

The Zambian Kwacha closed largely unchanged against the United States dollar in the latest trading session, holding just above the 19.500 level, according ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to equitable water access as Kasongo project gains momentum

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equitable access to water and sanitation, with a strong focus on easing the burden that water ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

Economy

Zambia eyes regional beef markets, targets $1 billion in annual exports by 2031

Zambia is positioning itself to tap into lucrative regional beef markets as part of efforts to achieve an ambitious US$1 billion annual export ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

Economy

Cabinet approves 24-hour economy in bid to stimulate productivity, economic growth

The Zambian government has approved plans to introduce a 24-hour economy and a series of key legislative reforms aimed at improving education, governance ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

International

82-year-old Sassou N’Guesso predicted to return to power as vote counting begins in Congo presidential election

Ballot counting has begun in the Republic of the Congo following the closure of polls in a presidential election where incumbent Denis Sassou ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 16, 20260

Economy

Standards agency reiterates need for consumers to avoid used undergarments, illicit alcohol

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has intensified public education on product safety, warning consumers against the dangers of used undergarments and unregulated ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 16, 20260

Economy

Bank of Zambia calls for registration of cryptocurrency service providers

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating in the ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 16, 20260

International

Opposition leader, Bobi Wine, flees Uganda, alleges plot to eliminate him

Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine, has revealed that he fled the country following January’s disputed general election, saying he feared for his life. ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 16, 20260