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Economy

Bank of Zambia to launch K5 billion SME credit guarantee fund in 2026

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) will in the first quarter of 2026 launch a K5 billion fund to provide credit guarantees for small ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 5, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s envoy to Botswana urges regional collaboration for economic transformation

Pamela Chisanga, Zambia’s High Commissioner to Botswana, has urged closer cooperation between Zambia and Botswana to harness their shared strengths and attract increased ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 4, 20250

Battle against sedition law rages, as more intrigues surround return of Bill No.7. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. Patriotic Front (PF) faction Secretary, General Raphael Nakacinda, ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 4, 20250

Lifestyle

America hip-hop mogul, Diddy, to spend four years in prison for sex trafficking

American music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs, was on Friday sentenced to four years and two months in prison for transporting people across state ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 4, 20250

International

After 1,400 years, Sarah Mullally appointed first female spiritual leader of world’s 85 million Anglicans

Sarah Mullally, a former Chief Nursing Officer for England who later entered Christian ministry, has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 4, 20250

International

Rolex-loving daughter defies Cameroon’s aged leader, Biya, on TikTok

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya faces an unexpected challenge as he runs for an eighth term in office: a viral TikTok video by ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 3, 20250

Economy

Copper surges to six-month high as supply risks and dollar weakness boost commodities

Copper prices surged above $10,500 a ton on the London Metal Exchange (LME) this week, putting the red metal on course for its ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 3, 20250

Economy

UN’s Wakiaga backs Zambia’s 2026 budget, calls for effective implementation as high poverty levels reported

United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator representative, James Wakiaga, has commended the Zambian Government for presenting what he described as a reasonable and inclusive ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 3, 20250

Economy

Insurers urged to embrace technology, adapt to evolving consumer expectations

Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Namakau Ntini, has stressed the need for insurers to keep pace with fast-changing ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 3, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Africa races to govern AI amid rapid adoption (Techtodayafrica)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword in Africa’s tech ecosystem—it is a fast-moving force poised to reshape economies, politics, and ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 3, 20250

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