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Metro

Malido appointed new Director-General of Independent Broadcasting Authority

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Board of Directors has appointed Webster Malido as the new Director General, effective September 15, 2025. He succeeds ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 28, 20250

Tech

Zambia to host 2025 Digital Government Africa Summit

Zambia will host the 2025 Digital Government Africa Summit (DGA2025) in October this year, a high-level gathering set to accelerate e-government innovation across ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 27, 20250

International

Airlink to halt ticket sales in Mozambique as country’s rising airline funds crises reach $205 million

South African regional carrier, Airlink, one of the main airlines serving Mozambique, has suspended the sale of tickets in the country as the ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 27, 20250

Economy

Zambia Revenue Authority unveils Africa’s third tax research data lab to strengthen policy, revenue mobilisation

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has launched a Research Data Lab in Lusaka, making Zambia the third country in Africa to establish such ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 27, 20250

Economy

Group urges President Hichilema to fast-track tobacco control bill amid industry pushback

Pressure is mounting on President Hakainde Hichilema to present the long-awaited Tobacco Control Bill of 2025 to Parliament, with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 27, 20250

Economy

Kwacha edges up 0.19% against dollar as Rand strengthens on Fed rate cut hopes

The Zambian Kwacha recorded slight gains against the United States dollar last Friday, according to Bloomberg data. Figures showed that the local currency ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 26, 20250

Lifestyle

Mapinda crooner, Bolokiyo, kicks off 2025 with energetic new single, ‘In’gambike’

Zambian rapper and lyricist, Bolokiyo, who first rose to prominence with his breakthrough hit “Mapinda”, has made a strong return with a new ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 26, 20250

International

Australian firm, West Wits, reportedly set to revive gold mining in South Africa

South Africa is reportedly set to open its first new underground gold mine in 15 years – an increasingly rare event for a ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 26, 20250

Economy

ZCGS, FNB seal K100 million partnership to boost MSME growth

The Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme (ZCGS) and First National Bank (FNB) Zambia have reportedly signed a K100 million partnership aimed at unlocking growth ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 26, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Meta strikes deal with Midjourney to boost AI image, video capabilities (The International News)

Meta has announced a licensing partnership with generative AI service Midjourney, marking a significant step in strengthening its artificial intelligence capabilities. Midjourney, known ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 26, 20250

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