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Explosions hit northern Israel amid US-Israel strikes on Iran

Explosions shook northern Israel on Saturday as the country activated its air defence systems to intercept incoming missiles from Iran. The blasts came ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 28, 20260

Economy

Lubinda urges Zambia to tow Zimbabawe’s path of suspending export of raw minerals

Patriotic Front (PF) Acting President, Given Lubinda, has called on Zambians to draw lessons from Zimbabwe’s display of patriotism and its decision to ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 28, 20260

Economy

Copper prices on course for second weekly gain, as Kwacha extends rally

Copper prices were on course for a second consecutive weekly gain, rising by nearly three percent, as easing trade pressures and the return ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 28, 20260

Economy

ZRA reports smart invoice system disruption

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has announced a temporary disruption to its Smart Invoice system, affecting taxpayers countrywide. In a public notice issued ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 27, 20260

Economy

Govt restates Zambia’s determination to reposition Agric as pillar of economic growth, food security

Government has reiterated its determination to reposition agriculture as a diversified, competitive and sustainable pillar of economic growth and national food security. Speaking ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 26, 20260

Economy

‘Electricity tariffs not adjusted upwards,’ ERB says it is currently probing rapid depletion of prepaid electricity units

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has launched investigations into widespread public complaints concerning the rapid depletion of prepaid electricity units, Director-General, Elijah Sichone, ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 26, 20260

Power and Politics

EU to deploy Election Observation Mission ahead of Zambia’s 2026 polls

The European Union (EU) has confirmed its readiness to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Zambia ahead of the 2026 General Elections, ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 26, 20260

Economy

Digital lending portfolio grows, as MTN adds Konza loans to mobile money platform

Konza Loans, a product of MTN Mobile Money Zambia has been added to the firm’s Kongola digital credit marketplace, expanding the range of ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 25, 20260

International

Zimbabwe suspends raw mineral, lithium concentrate exports with immediate effect

The government of Zimbabwe has suspended the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, citing alleged malpractices and revenue ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 25, 20260

Economy

Visa Zambia, Indo Zambia Bank sign five-year partnership to advance digital payments

Visa Zambia and Indo Zambia Bank (IZB) have signed a five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing the country’s digital payments ecosystem and promoting ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 25, 20260

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