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Economy

World Bank approves $45 million to support Zambia’s economic reforms

World Bank, through the International Development Association (IDA), has approved approximately US$45 million in Development Policy Operation (DPO) financing to back Zambia’s macroeconomic ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 15, 20260

Zambia oil marketers deny hoarding, blame diesel shortages on limited pipeline supply

The National Oil Marketing Association (NOMA) has denied allegations that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are deliberately hoarding fuel, saying diesel shortages in Zambia ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 14, 20260

Economy

Zambia seeks Luxembourg investment, eyes development cooperation agreement

Zambia is seeking to strengthen economic ties with Luxembourg, with Ambassador Mary Chirwa signalling readiness to finalise a development cooperation agreement aimed at ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 14, 20260

Lifestyle

South African DJ Shimza denies benefiting from partner’s political ties

South African DJ Shimza has dismissed speculation that his relationship with a senior government official has helped advance his career, saying he has ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 14, 20260

Mining & Energy

Small-scale miners call for national strategy, propose $3 million equipment loan scheme

The Federation of Small-Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has called on the government to adopt a comprehensive national strategy to support small-scale ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 14, 20260

Sports

Iran participating at the world cup in U.S bears security risks, Trump argues

United States President, Donald Trump, says he does not believe it is appropriate for Iran to participate in this summer’s FIFA World Cup, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 13, 20260

Economy

Economist calls for more aggressive approach to unlock domestic direct investment

Economist Kelvin Chisanga says Zambia must adopt a more aggressive policy approach to unlock domestic direct investment as a key driver of economic ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 13, 20260

Economy

Emerging market inflows slow after strong January show, as net performance dip $21.7 billion

Zambian financial markets reopened on Friday after remaining closed on Thursday in observance of the Youth Day public holiday. Meanwhile, foreign investors significantly ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 13, 20260

Chikote calls for strengthening of state utilities in Africa while boosting private sector participation in energy

Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has emphasized that while private sector involvement was vital, governments across Africa must also reinforce state-owned power utilities, which ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20260

Lifestyle

Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage, launches foundation to groom future African music creatives

Internationally acclaimed artiste and Afrobeats pioneer Tiwa Savage has officially launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a philanthropic initiative aimed at discovering, developing ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20260

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