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Economy

Zambia remains vulnerable to economic, political shocks despite credit upgrade —Debt Alliance

Zambia’s recent credit rating upgrade to ccc+ from S&P Global Ratings signals progress in the country’s debt restructuring efforts, but the Society Organisation ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20250

Lifestyle

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe Co-Owner over alleged $930,000 fraud

A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, the media mogul whose JKN Global Group co-owns the Miss Universe ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 26, 20250

International

Military officers announce takeover in Guinea-Bissau as President Embaló reportedly arrested

Military officers in Guinea-Bissau say they have seized control of the country following a day of confusion and gunfire in the capital, Bissau, ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 26, 20250

Economy

Southern Africa energy leaders gather to fast-track investment

The Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) opened on Wednesday in Livingstone, signalling a renewed commitment to regional energy cooperation and private-sector investment ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 26, 20250

Economy

Zambia tightens insurance rules to protect consumers, boost local reinsurance

Zambia’s insurance industry has received a major regulatory overhaul following the issuance of three new sets of regulations designed to enhance market conduct, ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 26, 20250

Economy

Atomic Eagle debuts on Austrian Securities Exchange, signaling renewed push for Zambia’s Muntanga Uranium project

Atomic Eagle Limited, a uranium-focused company with significant interests in Zambia, began trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Monday under the ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 26, 20250

Economy

Kwacha opens week on strong footing as copper market shows signs of breakout

The Zambian kwacha began the week with notable strength, appreciating by about 0.60 percent against the United States (US) dollar, supported by improving ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 26, 20250

Economy

Credit rating upgrade marks turning point for Zambia’s economy, says Bankers Association

The Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) says the government’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings signals a major shift in ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 25, 20250