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Economy

Group urges bold reforms as Zambia’s debt hits 97% of GDP

The Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Debt Alliance has called for bold and urgent economic reforms, alongside enhanced transparency in Zambia’s debt management, warning ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20250

International

Trump will decide on potential Iran action within the next two weeks, White House says

President Donald Trump has said that he was still considering a U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. “I will make my decision ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20250

Economy

Kwacha extends rally as dollar softens on global markets

The Zambian kwacha extended its gains against the United States (US) dollar for a second consecutive session on Thursday, buoyed by improved foreign ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20250

Economy

$26.5 million solar project slated for Sesheke as six firms partner to develop plant to boost regional trade

Zambia’s energy sector is set for a boost as six partners unveil a US$26.5 million solar power project in Sesheke, one of the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 19, 20250

Economy

Zambia Development Agency targets US$2 billion in deals at upcoming investment conference

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is targeting to generate business leads and investment deals worth over US$2 billion in key sectors such as ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 19, 20250

International

‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’, Trump adopts vague posture as Iran-Isreal war intensifies

President Donald Trump has continued to offer mixed signals about whether the United States would directly intervene in the ongoing conflict between Israel ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 19, 20250

Breaking! New twist in funnel rites of late President Lungu, as family halts repatriation of remains amid row with govt

The family of the late former President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has halted plans to receive his remains, citing growing tensions and broken agreements ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20250

Economy

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth projected to strengthen, according to World Bank

Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) economic growth is projected to rise to 3.7 percent in 2025 and further to an average of 4.2 percent in ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20250

Metro

Zambian govt agency raises the alarm over alleged diversion of medicines to neighbouring countries

Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General, John Kachimba, has revealed that medicines labelled “For Government of the Republic of Zambia ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20250

Economy

Musokotwane reaffirms commitment to fiscal discipline, as govt spends K15.8 billion on public finance in May

Reflecting on the May 2025 budget expenditure report, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has acknowledged that the high level of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 17, 20250

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