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Economy

Zambian currency stabilizes, recovery prospects remain limited, reports say

The Zambian Kwacha showed signs of stabilization on Monday, ending an eight-day losing streak with little momentum for a significant rebound. Bloomberg data ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 12, 20250

Economy

Authorities crack down on unsafe buildings, underage labour in Lusaka

Joint inspections of construction sites and occupied buildings across Lusaka have reportedly uncovered alarming breaches of building and labour regulations — including the ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 11, 20250

Economy

Copper, Aluminium prices climb as Kwacha extends losing streak

Aluminum and copper prices climbed on Friday as optimism grew over a potential deal to end the record-breaking U.S. government shutdown, boosting risk ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 10, 20250

Economy

Muchinga authorities say 700 bags of rain-soaked maize successfully dried, evacuated to Mpika FRA depot

Government, through the Muchinga Provincial Administration, has assured the public that measures had been taken to protect the national strategic food reserve following ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 9, 20250

Economy

Government spends K4.5 billion on debt servicing in October, capital expenditure gulps K1.1 billion

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline and honouring debt obligations, as the Treasury ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 9, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Ventures platform raises $64 million for second fund, eyes $75 million final close (TechCrunch)

Lagos-based Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage venture capital firms, has raised US$64 million for its second fund, with a target ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 9, 20250

Lifestyle

Vice President Nalumango advises Yo Maps, Kidist on handling public criticism

Vice President Mutale-Nalumango has counseled celebrated Zambian musician Yo Maps and his wife Kidist, reminding them that public positions come with both admiration ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 8, 20250

Economy

Civic group warns of national crisis over illegal online money lenders, asks ZICTA to investigate Airtel, MTN

A civic group, Justice for Zambian Citizens Against Predatory Lenders (I-ZAP), has raised alarm over what it describes as a “national crisis” — ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 8, 20250

HHichilema’s Tanzania visit defended, Pule fights sedition case as UK pledges £38.5 million support. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Former President Edgar Lungu’s Political ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 8, 20250

Metro

Northern Province records 482 cholera cases, seeks multi-sectoral action

Northern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary, Beauty Undi-Phiri, has called for a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach in tackling public health emergencies affecting the province. Undi-Phiri ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 7, 20250

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