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Economy

Bank of Zambia raises the alarm on rising loan defaults among civil servants

The Bank of Zambia’s April 2026 Financial Stability Report has raised concern over rising loan delinquencies among public sector workers, despite most borrowing ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 11, 20260

Economy

Govt moves to strengthen management of Zambian properties abroad

Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, has called for improved management and utilisation of Zambian-owned properties abroad, saying they should play ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 11, 20260

Speaker Mutti rejects calls to vacate seats of PF lawmakers backing ruling UPND

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has ruled that several Patriotic Front members of Parliament who have publicly aligned themselves with the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 11, 20260

Power and Politics

President Hichilema urges families to raise responsible children

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged families to raise children with strong values so they can contribute positively to Zambia’s social and economic development. ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: Kaleidofin closes Kenya’s first private Agri-Securitisation deal (The Exchange)

Fintech platform, Kaleidofin, has completed Kenya’s first private-sector local currency securitisation in the smallholder agriculture sector, in partnership with agri-finance firm Apollo Agriculture ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20260

Economy

Zambian govt spends K6.6 billion on public services wage in April, says era of carefree borrowing over

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning released K17.8 billion in April 2026 to support public service delivery, infrastructure development, social protection programmes ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20260

International

South Africa rejects allegations of xenophobia

South Africa has rejected accusations of xenophobia, describing recent incidents involving foreign nationals as isolated cases while reaffirming its commitment to dialogue with ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 10, 20260