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Two Zambian films set for powerful dual premiere

A compelling night of film and social reflection is set to unfold on May 9, 2026 as two thought-provoking productions, Takerz and Death ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 2, 20260

Mobility Africa

Stanbic Bank says efficiency, not infrastructure, will define Africa’s next phase of trade corridors

Stanbic Bank says Africa’s transport corridors will only deliver economic value if countries prioritize operational efficiency over infrastructure expansion, as rising regional trade ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 2, 20260

Govt, Lungu family barred from accessing ECL’s corpse, as Gonzales bashes successive Zambian govts. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Pretoria High Court has ordered that any ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 2, 20260

Lifestyle

Rick Ross, Davido arrive Zambia ahead of musical show

American rap star Rick Ross has arrived in Zambia ahead of his highly anticipated performance at the Royal Networking event taking place on ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 1, 20260

Lifestyle

Concerns mount over reported homosexual content in Yo Maps’ ‘budget’ video

A Lusaka-based clergyman has raised concern over a scene in a recently released music video by Yo Maps, saying it raised legal and ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 1, 20260

Economy

Govt sets out three-phase roadmap for Ninth National Development Plan

Government has unveiled a structured and inclusive roadmap for the formulation of the Ninth National Development Plan (9NDP), with Finance and National Planning ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 1, 20260

Economy

LuSE seeks reforms, state-owned enterprises listings to deepen Zambia’s capital markets

The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) has called for policy consistency, a wider range of financial products and the listing of major State-owned enterprises ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 1, 20260

International

Burkina Faso tightens security after Mali attacks

Burkina Faso’s ruling military government has ramped up security measures in the capital, Ouagadougou, following coordinated attacks in neighbouring Mali, security sources have ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 30, 20260

Economy

Mobile money lifts Zambia’s financial inclusion to 80.1% in 2025 – FinScope survey

Zambia’s financial inclusion rate has climbed to 80.1 percent in 2025 from 69.4 percent in 2020, driven largely by rapid growth in mobile ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 30, 20260

Mobility Africa

Africa targets efficient transport corridors to drive trade growth —Report

Africa’s next phase of transport development will prioritise efficiency over expansion, with experts calling for a shift toward transforming existing infrastructure corridors into ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 30, 20260

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