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Education minister, Syakalima, commends army for promoting STEM education

Education Minister, Douglas Syakalima, has commended the Zambia Army and other cooperating partners for their continued efforts in advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

International

Zelensky set to meet US President, Trump, Monday after no breakthrough in US-Russia talks

Talks between the United States President, Donald Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin reportedly concluded without an agreement on ending the war in ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Nedbank reportedly acquires South African fintech, iKhokha in $93 million cash deal (Techpoint)

Nedbank has reportedly entered agreement to acquire iKhokha, a South African payments fintech, for approximately R1.65 billion ($93.3 million) in cash. Techpoint reported that ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

Economy

Engineering institute moves to prosecute uncertified solar panel technicians to protect consumers

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has announced plans to begin accrediting solar panel installers, a move aimed at protecting consumers and safeguarding ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

Economy

AfDB supports AI training to drive Africa’s agenda 2063

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has thrown its weight behind a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme designed to accelerate Africa’s progress towards ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

Economy

Airtel commits to 350 additional towers amid rising customer complaints

Following widespread public complaints over poor service, Airtel Limited Chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, has pledged to improve Zambia’s network coverage by installing 350 ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

Economy

ZEDF launches $2.8 million pilot project to boost non-traditional agribusiness exports

The Zambia Export Development Fund (ZEDF) has launched a US$2.8 million pilot programme to finance agribusiness projects, in a bid to create new ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 15, 20250

Economy

Policy centre calls for higher tobacco taxes in Zambia, as number of smokers set to hit 1.5 million in 2025

Tobacco use is reportedly costing the Zambian economy an estimated K2.8 billion annually in health expenses and lost productivity, prompting the Centre for ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 15, 20250

Metro

Vice President Nalumango urges COMESA to prioritize science in health policy amid rising crises

Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has urged COMESA member states to invest in evidence-based policymaking to strengthen health systems and address emerging crises such ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 15, 20250

Economy

Farmers’ unions back export of surplus maize, call for fair pricing

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has welcomed government’s decision to reopen maize export borders, saying the move is expected to improve producer ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 15, 20250

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