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More twists, turns in Lungu burial saga, Malanji’s pains deepen as Bank of Zambia warns of looming debt crisis. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Joseph ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 18, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Malawi fast-track maize export deal to boost regional food security

Zambia and Malawi are moving swiftly to operationalize a presidential agreement that will see the export of 200,000 metric tons of maize from ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 17, 20250

Economy

Electric vehicle imports reportedly surge 1,345% after Zambia scraps customs duties

Zambia has reportedly recorded a dramatic surge in Electric Vehicle (EV) imports, with 896 units brought into the country since the government scrapped ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 17, 20250

Economy

Zambia nears ratification of African Medicines Agency agreement

Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati, says government is finalising domestic processes to ratify the African Medicines Agency (AMA) agreement, a milestone expected ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 17, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia warns of looming debt crisis amid soaring credit access

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has raised red flags over the country’s rapidly expanding credit market, warning that unchecked lending and lax borrower ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 17, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: OpenAI to allow adult content on ChatGPT for verified users (Africanews)

OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it will begin allowing erotic content on ChatGPT for verified adult users, marking a major shift in its ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 16, 20250

Economy

Zambia gains international support for economic reforms at IMF–World Bank meetings

Zambia is strengthening its reform agenda and attracting global confidence through high-level engagements at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 16, 20250

Economy

World Bank’s Maimbo urges Africa to move from endless planning to action on transformative jobs

World Bank Group Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning, Samuel Munzele Maimbo, has called for a bold reimagining of Africa’s ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 16, 20250

Metro

Government reaffirms commitment to end child marriage

Community Development and Social Services Minister, Doreen Mwamba, has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to protecting children and safeguarding the future of girls by ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 15, 20250

International

Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, dies in India. Let’s walk you through his political journey

Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, has died in India at the age of 80, according to reports from Indian ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 15, 20250

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