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Economy

Africa’s trade infrastructure, business confidence on the rise, says Standard Bank Report

Trade-enabling infrastructure across Africa is showing marked improvement, with business confidence and macroeconomic stability strengthening across the continent, according to Issue 5 of ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 18, 20260

Economy

Zambian manufacturers list conditions for successful 24-hour economy

The success of Zambia’s 24-hour economy policy will hinge on addressing key structural challenges, particularly energy reliability, the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 18, 20260

Mining & Energy

Govt moves to strengthen artisanal mining with new training manuals

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has intensified efforts to formalise and professionalise the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) subsector with the ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 18, 20260

International

82-year-old Nguesso re-elected in Congo, extends 42-year rule

Republic of Congo – President, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has been re-elected for a fifth consecutive term, extending his nearly 42-year rule, according to ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 18, 20260

Economy

Persistent ZRA system glitches disrupt business operations despite assurances

Businesses across Zambia continue to face operational challenges following ongoing system glitches on the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) platform, raising concerns about the ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

Economy

Kwacha steady but vulnerable as tight liquidity and oil market swings shape outlook

The Zambian Kwacha closed largely unchanged against the United States dollar in the latest trading session, holding just above the 19.500 level, according ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to equitable water access as Kasongo project gains momentum

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equitable access to water and sanitation, with a strong focus on easing the burden that water ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

Economy

Zambia eyes regional beef markets, targets $1 billion in annual exports by 2031

Zambia is positioning itself to tap into lucrative regional beef markets as part of efforts to achieve an ambitious US$1 billion annual export ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

Economy

Cabinet approves 24-hour economy in bid to stimulate productivity, economic growth

The Zambian government has approved plans to introduce a 24-hour economy and a series of key legislative reforms aimed at improving education, governance ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20260

International

82-year-old Sassou N’Guesso predicted to return to power as vote counting begins in Congo presidential election

Ballot counting has begun in the Republic of the Congo following the closure of polls in a presidential election where incumbent Denis Sassou ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 16, 20260

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