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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

Metro

Police dismiss social media claims linking Chawama officer transfer to recent violence

The Zambia Police Service has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging that the transfer of Chawama Police Station ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 7, 20260

Tension in Mazabuka as police stop Gary Nkombo campaign rally

A planned campaign rally by independent aspiring Mazabuka Member of Parliament, Gary Nkombo, was on Sunday halted after a heavy deployment of police ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 7, 20260