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Economy

African delegations push for AGOA extension as U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates

Delegations from Kenya and four other African nations have reportedly lobbied Washington for a temporary extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 18, 20250

Metro

Arrest of US-based Zambian blogger sparks debate on digital freedoms

The arrest of US-based Zambian blogger, Ethel Chisomo Edwards, has reignited debate over how far governments should go in policing online speech, as ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 18, 20250

International

Early Malawi election results show Mutharika in the lead, but runoff likely

Early vote counts from northern Malawi show former President Peter Mutharika edging ahead of incumbent Lazarus Chakwera in the Presidential election. However, projections ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 18, 20250

Economy

Vice President Nalumango urges businesses to build resilience or risk collapse

Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has urged businesses to build agile and adaptive systems capable of responding swiftly to geopolitical shifts and rapid technological ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 18, 20250

Economy

BoZ Governor, Kalyalya, warns banks on insider threats, cybercrime risks

Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Governor, Denny Kalyalya has underscored the importance of enhanced information sharing at both national and regional levels to safeguard ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 17, 20250

Economy

PwC report reveals Zambia’s telecoms sector struggling with infrastructure, regulatory weaknesses

A recent study by PwC Zambia has revealed that the telecommunications sector is grappling with infrastructure weaknesses that are causing frequent operational disruptions, ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 17, 20250

Economy

Smallholder farmers set to benefit from Lusaka investment forum

Several smallholder farmers are expected to benefit from the upcoming THRIVE 2030 National Investment Forum, scheduled for later this month in Lusaka. Jointly ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 17, 20250

Lifestyle

Miss Grand Zambia withdraws from international pageant. Here’s why

Zambia will not be represented at this year’s Miss Grand International following the withdrawal of Miss Grand Zambia, Anna Musonda, due to unfulfilled ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 17, 20250