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Chisanga tells govt to ensure 2026 budget balances growth, social priorities, with fiscal discipline

Economist Kelvin Chisanga has outlined his expectations ahead of the 2026 national budget presentation, to be delivered later this month by Finance and ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 9, 20250

Economy

Chamber of commerce welcomes new Mukuni, Monze economic zones, describes them as game-changer for trade, industry

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry (ZACCI) has welcomed the declaration of Mukuni and Monze as Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZs), describing ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20250

Economy

Debt servicing gulps K4.9 billion as Zambian govt spends K13 billion on key national priorities in August

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has announced the release of K13 billion in August 2025 to finance key national priorities, underscoring ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20250

Metro

Medical body raises the alarm over use of unregulated herbal medicines in Zambia

The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has raised alarm over the increasing sale and use of unregulated herbal medicines and supplements, ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20250

Economy

Lusaka set to host 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, drawing 400 delegates (video)

Lusaka will this week host the 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, a high-level regional gathering that has attracted about 400 delegates from across ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 8, 20250

Economy

EIZ unveils engineering fund to boost innovation, skills, economic transformation

The Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) has launched an engineering fund aimed at empowering professionals to develop and implement solutions that contribute to ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 7, 20250

Metro

Immigration Department records 44 convictions, 28 arrests in nationwide operations

The Department of Immigration on September 3, 2025, recorded significant enforcement outcomes, securing 44 convictions for immigration-related offences and apprehending 28 suspected illegal ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 7, 20250

Metro

Govt finally talks to Lungu family, two ex-senior officials jailed for corruption. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed them. Here are top 10 stories of the week. 1. Exactly three months after the passing of former President ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 6, 20250

Economy

Copper holds steady ahead of US jobs report

Copper and other base metals traded steady on Thursday as investors awaited the release of US payrolls data, expected Friday, that could confirm ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 6, 20250

Economy

Gov’t urges agro-dealers to uphold integrity as it rolls out 100% e-voucher FISP

Agriculture Minister, Reuben Phiri, has urged agro-dealers nationwide to uphold professionalism, transparency, and integrity as Government commences the implementation of the 2025/2026 Farmer ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 6, 20250

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