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Economy

Zambia’s private sector slips back into contraction as demand weakens

Zambia’s private sector returned to contraction in May as weakening customer demand and persistent liquidity constraints weighed on business activity, according to the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 5, 20260

Tech

Zambia, five SADC states cut mobile roaming charges in push for regional connectivity

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has announced significant reductions in mobile roaming charges following a collaborative initiative involving six Southern ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 4, 20260

Economy

Debt servicing swallows K4.7 billion as govt spends K16 billion to drive development, growth in May

Government released K16 billion in May 2026 to support public service delivery, infrastructure development, debt servicing and social protection programmes as part of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 4, 20260

Mining & Energy

Govt suspends export duty on copper concentrates

Government has temporarily suspended export duty on selected copper concentrates in a move aimed at easing the export of stockpiled material and providing ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 4, 20260

Sports

DR Congo friendly against Chile cancelled over Ebola concerns

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s international friendly match against Chile scheduled for next week in Spain has been cancelled after local authorities cited ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 3, 20260

Economy

Chamber of commerce backs reforms as Zambia aims for 24-hour economy

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has pledged its continued support for policy reforms aimed at improving the business environment and ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 3, 20260

Economy

Copper nears record high as Kwacha extends gains

Copper prices edged closer to the US$14,000-per-tonne mark while aluminium surged to its highest level in more than four years, buoyed by escalating ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 3, 20260

Economy

Postal operators embrace digital transformation to revive postal services

The Southern Africa Postal Operators Association (SAPOA) says postal services across the region are embracing digital transformation and e-commerce opportunities to remain relevant ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 3, 20260

Economy

SADC countries launch drive to add value to critical minerals

Southern African countries are seeking to capture a larger share of the global clean energy economy following the launch of a new regional ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 3, 20260

Economy

Govt launches US$3.5 million programme to drive export diversification

Government has launched a US$3.5 million programme aimed at reducing Zambia’s dependence on copper by strengthening the agriculture and livestock sectors and expanding ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 3, 20260

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