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Economy

Zambia’s market capitalisation rises to K341.87 billion on strong Q1 performance

Zambia’s capital markets recorded robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total market capitalisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) rising ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20260

Economy

Zambia loses $3.5 billion to illicit financial flows in one year —FIC report

Zambia has lost more than US$3.5 billion in the past year through illicit financial flows (IFFs), largely driven by commercial activities involving multinational ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20260

Metro

130 nabbed in Mumbwa immigration crackdown

A joint operation by the Department of Immigration and other security agencies in Mumbwa District has resulted in the apprehension of 130 suspects ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20260

Sophisticated scams emerging as new fraud threat in Zambia

Zambia may be among Africa’s lower-risk markets for digital fraud, but fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting consumers through scams that exploit trust ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 9, 20260

Economy

S&P affirms Zambia’s credit rating, provides vote of confidence in country’s debt management efforts

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Zambia’s long- and short-term foreign-currency sovereign credit ratings at CCC+/C with a stable outlook, providing a vote of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 9, 20260

Sports

Somali referee reportedly ruled out of World Cup after US entry denial

Somalian referee Omar Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the upcoming FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 9, 20260

International

African catholic bishops condemn, demand justice over killing of Mozambique bishop

Catholic bishops across Africa have expressed shock and outrage following the violent killing of Osório Citora Afonso, the Bishop of the Diocese of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 8, 20260

Economy

NAPSA clarifies 30 percent retirement lump sum is optional

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has clarified that the recently introduced 30 percent retirement lump sum benefit was optional and not mandatory ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 8, 20260

Tech

ZAMPOST accelerates digital transformation with new e-commerce, financial services platforms

Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST) has stepped up its digital transformation agenda with the introduction of new technology platforms aimed at expanding e-commerce, ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 8, 20260

Economy

Kwacha expected to hold near K17 as Zambia advances Eurobond buyback plan

The Kwacha is expected to continue trading around the K17 mark against the United States dollar in the near term, supported by prevailing ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 8, 20260

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