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Economy

Zambia’s export growth receives boost, as non-traditional commodities witness rise to complement copper

Zambia’s export performance has received a significant boost from non-traditional exports, particularly in agriculture, sulphur, cane sugar, cement, and lime, according to the ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 14, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s foreign direct investment inflows on steady rise, Bank of Zambia reports

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reported a steady increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into the country, reflecting growing investor confidence ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 14, 20250

Economy

Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority secures $1.4 billion lifeline under 31-year concession

Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has announced a US$1.4 billion concession agreement aimed at reviving the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), marking the ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 14, 20250

Metro

Govt reportedly hands over 50 housing units to vulnerable households in Southern Province

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, working with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, says it has handed over ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 14, 20250

Economy

President Hichilema reaffirms commitment to investor-friendly environment, as he receives Dangote

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to maintaining a stable, transparent, and investor-friendly environment that enables the private sector to thrive. ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 13, 20250

International

Jacob Zuma’s daughter denies terrorism charges as trial for inciting public violence starts

The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges as her trial opened in ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 12, 20250

Economy

Zambian currency stabilizes, recovery prospects remain limited, reports say

The Zambian Kwacha showed signs of stabilization on Monday, ending an eight-day losing streak with little momentum for a significant rebound. Bloomberg data ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 12, 20250

Economy

Authorities crack down on unsafe buildings, underage labour in Lusaka

Joint inspections of construction sites and occupied buildings across Lusaka have reportedly uncovered alarming breaches of building and labour regulations — including the ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 11, 20250

Economy

Copper, Aluminium prices climb as Kwacha extends losing streak

Aluminum and copper prices climbed on Friday as optimism grew over a potential deal to end the record-breaking U.S. government shutdown, boosting risk ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 10, 20250

Economy

Muchinga authorities say 700 bags of rain-soaked maize successfully dried, evacuated to Mpika FRA depot

Government, through the Muchinga Provincial Administration, has assured the public that measures had been taken to protect the national strategic food reserve following ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 9, 20250

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