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Kwacha weakens for fourth straight trading session

The Zambian Kwacha continued its losing streak against the United States (US) dollar, drifting further away from the K19 per dollar mark as ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 8, 20260

Economy

Govt urges stronger focus on delivery of development programmes, amid global shocks

Government has called for intensified implementation of development programmes as Zambia transitions from the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) to the Ninth National ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 8, 20260

Economy

Zambia opens tobacco market season, targets 80 million kilograms in 2026

Government and industry players have called for transparency, sustainability and stronger regional cooperation as Zambia officially launched the 2025/2026 tobacco marketing season at ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20260

Lifestyle

IBA urges caution on musical content

THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has urged broadcasting stations to ensure that musical content aired on their platforms reflected Zambia’s cultural values and ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20260

Mining & Energy

Government pushes mining dispute reforms

Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Hapenga Kabeta, says government efforts to resolve mining disputes outside lengthy court processes are helping ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20260

Mining & Energy

Small-scale miners back formalisation, oppose higher licence fees

The Federation of Small Scale Miners of Zambia has backed government efforts to formalise the mining sector but warned that rising licensing fees ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20260

Economy

Zambia, Germany hold bilateral talks to strengthen economic cooperation

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has joined a high-level Government delegation in Germany for bilateral negotiations aimed at strengthening development cooperation between Zambia ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 7, 20260

Economy

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants hails fiscal discipline as Zambia’s budget deficit falls to 3.1%

The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has praised the government for significantly improving fiscal discipline, citing a substantial reduction in the national ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 5, 20260

Economy

LuSE adds Chuuma Asset Management, expanding brokerage base

The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says it has officially registered Chuuma Asset Management Limited as its tenth licensed broker, a development expected to ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 5, 20260

Economy

Kwacha slips as global tensions boost dollar demand

The Zambian Kwacha opened the week on a weaker note, pressured by a strengthening United States dollar amid rising geopolitical tensions in the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 5, 20260

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