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Primary healthcare gets boost as ZAMMSA reportedly receives second batch of kits

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has reportedly started receiving the second consignment of 9,500 Health Centre Kits aimed at improving ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 30, 20260

PEP tags UPND candidates illegitimate, as Kateka warns of failed state. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are some of our top 10 stories. 1. Former Zambia Intelligence boss and leader of Zambia Liberal ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 30, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: Blue Origin rocket explodes during test at Florida launch pad

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket erupted into flames during a late-night engine test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 29, 20260

Economy

Africa’s economic growth to slow slightly in 2026, AfDB report says

African economies are expected to grow by 4.2 percent in 2026, a slight decline from the projected 4.4 percent growth in 2025, according ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 29, 20260

Metro

Immigration deports 134 illegal immigrants, arrests 170 in nationwide crackdown

The Department of Immigration has removed 134 illegal immigrants from Zambia and apprehended 170 suspected illegal immigrants in a series of operations conducted ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 28, 20260

Metro

Govt rolls out 200,000 phones to elderly Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries

Government has commenced the distribution of more than 200,000 feature phones to elderly beneficiaries under the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Programme in a ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 28, 20260

Economy

Zambia bond prices soar on debt deal progress, IMF support

Zambia’s Eurobonds have recorded strong gains in the second quarter of 2026, driven by continued progress in debt restructuring and improving investor confidence ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 28, 20260

Economy

Musokotwane named Africa’s Finance Minister of the Year, pays tribute to Zambians

Former Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has won the Africa Finance Minister of the Year Award, with the recognition placing Zambia’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 28, 20260

International

Uganda shuts DR Congo border over ebola outbreak

Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo for four weeks in an effort to contain the spread of Ebola, ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 28, 20260

Economy

Zambia backs ambitious IFAD14 push to boost agriculture, rural growth

The Zambian government has reaffirmed its strong support for the Fourteenth Replenishment of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD14), calling for increased ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 27, 20260

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