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Economy

U.S. adds copper, silver to list of critical minerals

The United States has officially added copper and silver to its expanded list of critical minerals deemed vital to the country’s economy and ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 7, 20250

UK commits £38.5 million to drive Zambia’s social protection programmes

The United Kingdom has pledged £38.5 million (approximately K1.1 billion) over the next six years to support Zambia’s social protection and systems strengthening ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 7, 20250

Economy

Govt says training on-going to formalise artisanal mining in North-Western province

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says it has launched the second phase of its comprehensive training programme for artisanal and small-scale ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 6, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia reports strong resilience in banking sector

Zambia’s banking sector continues to demonstrate strong resilience, maintaining capital buffers well above regulatory requirements, according to the Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) October ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 6, 20250

Tech

Egypt goes green with $50 million climate-tech funding (ITweb Africa)

Egypt is set to benefit from the US$200 million Novastar Investment Fund, an equity venture aimed at mobilising climate-related financing across five African ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 5, 20250

International

Cameroon security forces kill 48 in election protests, UN sources say

Cameroon’s security forces killed 48 civilians as they responded to protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest ruler, according ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 5, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Egypt strengthen ties through tourism, heritage partnership

Zambia and Egypt have moved to deepen bilateral relations with plans to formalise cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism and ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 5, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia calls on fintech players to strengthen cyber defences

With digital innovation rapidly transforming Zambia’s financial landscape, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has urged financial technology players to strengthen cyber resilience, even ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 5, 20250

Economy

ZICTA Issues 21-day ultimatum to mobile operators over poor service

The Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) has given mobile network operators and tower infrastructure providers 21 days to improve the quality ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 5, 20250

Economy

Zambia, EU to host Lobito corridor business forum to unlock investment opportunities

The government of Zambia, in partnership with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zambia and COMESA, will this month host the EU–Zambia Lobito ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 4, 20250

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