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Economy

True to prediction, Bank of Zambia holds lending rate at 14.5% as inflation eases

True to market intelligence, and as exclusively reported by Zambia Monitor, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has held its benchmark lending rate at ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 13, 20250

Economy

Government pledges modernisation, inclusive growth in Zambia’s fisheries sector

The government has acknowledged persistent challenges in Zambia’s fisheries sector, including inadequate infrastructure for fish trade, low compliance with regulations, and continued use ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 12, 20250

Economy

Zambia nears fertilizer independence as $600 million UCF plant begins test runs

Zambia is close to achieving full self-sufficiency in fertilizer production following the launch of test runs at United Capital Fertilizers’ (UCF) new US$600 ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 12, 20250

Economy

Govt agency sheds light on concession agreements targeting road development in Zambia

The Road Development Agency (RDA) has reportedly sealed 11 concession agreements with private sector partners under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to upgrade ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 12, 20250

Economy

Zambian trade mission to Angola reportedly returns with promises of $30.1 million in business deals

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has reportedly recorded business transactions worth US$30.1 million following a recent Trade Mission to Angola. ZDA’s Head of ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20250

International

Portuguese court orders repatriation of 38 Moroccan migrants who landed in Algarve

A court in Silves, Portugal, has ruled that 38 Moroccan migrants—25 men, six women, and seven children—who washed ashore in the Algarve must ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20250

Economy

Zambian Breweries reacts to allegations of smuggling, using ethanol in brewing process

Zambian Breweries has responded to recent allegations by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) linking the company to the smuggling of undeclared ethanol allegedly ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Nigeria reportedly unveils Africa’s largest fibre backbone project (TechAfrica)

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has unveiled the high-level technical design for Project Bridge, describing it as the ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20250

Economy

Finance minister urges faster implementation of govt programmes as treasury releases K18.4 billion for projects, debt servicing

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has called for improved speed and efficiency in implementing government programmes, particularly under the Constituency Development ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 10, 20250

Lifestyle

Chile One to launch highly anticipated album ‘Company’

Zambian music sensation, Chile One, has officially announced the release of his latest album, Company, sparking excitement among fans across the country and ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 9, 20250

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