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Economy

Zambia’s central bank moves to modernise digital payments, tackle cyber risks

Zambia’s central bank is rolling out reforms to modernise the country’s digital payment ecosystem, aiming to make mobile wallets more flexible, boost financial ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 20, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: INTERPOL-led crackdown nets 650+ suspected cybercriminals across Africa (Africanews)

Police across 16 African countries have reportedly arrested over 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered more than US$4.3 million in a major international operation ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20260

Economy

Consumer watchdog backs proposed Tobacco Control Bill in Zambia

Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) on Wednesday endorsed government’s proposed Tobacco Control Bill, saying the legislation was vital to protecting public health and did ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20260

Economy

Regional integration receives boost as Chanida–Cassacatiza one-stop border post goes live

Zambia and Mozambique are set to launch a landmark cross-border one-stop border post at Chanida–Cassacatiza, marking a major milestone in regional trade facilitation ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20260

Economy

Minister Musokotwane defends targeted tax incentives amid IMF concerns

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has defended Zambia’s selective use of tax incentives, insisting they should be understood within the broader ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 17, 20260

International

Strike leaves passengers stranded at Kenya’s main airport

Passengers were left stranded at Kenya’s main international airport on Tuesday as a strike by air traffic controllers entered its second day, causing ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 17, 20260

Sports

Copper Queens depart for COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa

The Zambia women’s national football team has left for South Africa ahead of the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship 2025. The Copper Queens departed ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 17, 20260

Economy

Demand for Zambian government bonds hits record high, as bids climb three-fold

This year’s second government bond auction saw a sharp rise in demand for long-term securities, with bids climbing more than threefold to a ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 17, 20260

Economy

FNB, Choppies strike deal to improve access to financing for local suppliers

First National Bank (FNB) Zambia and Choppies Supermarkets have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to finance for local suppliers, ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 16, 20260

Metro

349 nabbed in Lusaka immigration raid

The Department of Immigration, with support from other security agencies, apprehended 349 people during a city-wide operation in Lusaka on Sunday. The exercise ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 16, 20260

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