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Mining & Energy

Zambian govt assesses gold mining potential in Eastern Province

Government has launched an assessment into the viability of commercial gold mining in parts of Eastern Province as it seeks to establish whether ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 7, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: AI fuels surge in cybercrime across Africa, Interpol warns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming Africa’s cybercrime landscape, with criminals increasingly using the technology to launch more sophisticated, convincing and large-scale attacks, ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 7, 20260

Economy

Policy centre warns Zambia not to rely on record foreign reserves

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has cautioned against measuring Zambia’s economic resilience solely by the recent rise in gross international ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20260

International

DR Congo reportedly bans copper, cobalt concentrate exports to boost local processing

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reportedly banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates in a move aimed at accelerating domestic ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20260

Economy

Group urges banks to tailor loans for SMEs

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has called on banks and other financial institutions to develop more flexible financing products for ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20260

Sports

Former Zambia coach, Renard, returns to Ivory Coast

Former Zambia national team coach, Hervé Renard, has been appointed head coach of Ivory Coast for a second spell, returning to the side ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20260

Economy

Zambia to benefit from AfDB natural capital financing initiative

Zambia is set to benefit from a US$4.23 million African Development Bank (AfDB) initiative aimed at helping African countries better manage their natural ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20260

Copper surges above US$14,000, boosting outlook for Zambia

Global copper prices have climbed to their highest level since mid-May, strengthening Zambia’s prospects for higher export earnings and increased foreign exchange inflows ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20260

International

Fresh Tigray clashes send hundreds fleeing into Sudan

Hundreds of Ethiopians have reportedly fled into neighbouring Sudan after heavy fighting erupted between regional forces and the Ethiopian army in Tigray, raising ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 4, 20260

Economy

SEC pushes capital markets as alternative funding source for SMEs

Zambia’s capital markets are expected to play a bigger role in financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with the recently approved Capital Markets ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 4, 20260

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