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Economy

Engineers call for multi-sectoral approach, backed by reliable data to tackle road safety challenges

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has called for a structured and systemic approach to road safety, anchored in sound engineering principles, to ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 13, 20260

International

At least 35 dead as Cyclone Gezani devastates Madagascar

At least 35 people have reportedly died after Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar, authorities have confirmed, leaving widespread destruction across the island. The powerful ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 12, 20260

Economy

Zambia to begin IMF talks ahead of elections, deal expected after August polls

Zambia is preparing to open negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new economic programme, although government officials say the agreement ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 11, 20260

Mining & Energy

ZANACO calls for diversified financing models to drive sustainable mining growth

ZANACO Board Chairman, Professor Oliver Saasa, has urged mining companies to adopt diversified financing models to support long-term development and strengthen Zambia’s mining-led ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 11, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s central bank set to announce monetary policy rate decision as inflation slips to 9.4%

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is expected to announce its latest monetary policy rate decision on Wednesday as the country’s annual inflation continues ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 10, 20260

Economy

Govt agency thumps up improvement in electricity supplies, claims stability boosts business recovery

The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) has attributed the improved performance of businesses in 2025 to microeconomic stability and the stabilisation of electricity ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 10, 20260

International

StarSky plane crashes near Mogadishu airport, all passengers survive

A passenger aircraft belonging to local airline StarSky crashed in shallow water shortly after taking off from Aden Adde International Airport in Somalia, ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 10, 20260

Metro

Flood Alert! Eastern, Muchinga, Copperbelt classified as high-risk regions by Meteorological Department

The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, through the Zambia Meteorological Department, has issued a 24-hour weather alert warning of an increased risk ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 9, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: Maser Group shifts focus to farmland, data centres in Africa (Club of Mozambique)

A Dubai-based consumer electronics company is pivoting toward large-scale investments in farmland and data centres across Africa, citing rising demand for technology infrastructure ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 9, 20260

Economy

Govt says K7.7 billion spent in January to protect vulnerable Zambians, sustain key service-delivery institutions

Government has released a total of K23.2 billion in January 2026, with the largest allocations directed toward the public service wage bill, debt ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 9, 20260

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