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‘I cannot question Hichilema’s decision,’ Ex-Health Minister, Muchima, reacts to sack by the President

Former Health Minister, Elijah Muchima, claims he does not know the reasons behind his dismissal from Government, stressing that the appointment and removal ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 21, 20260

Economy

Zambia public debt rises to $28.9 billion as government pursues fiscal discipline

Zambia’s public debt reached US$28.9 billion at the end of December 2025, as the government continued efforts to balance borrowing with economic recovery ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 20, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s local bond market leads Africa with 25% returns

Zambia’s local-currency bond market has emerged as Africa’s best performer this year, delivering returns of about 25 percent and outperforming all other domestic ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 20, 20260

Mining & Energy

ZCCM-IH to build access roads at Kikonge mine site, as Zambia moves to formalise artisanal mining

ZCCM-IH will soon begin constructing access roads at the Kikonge mine site in Zambia’s Mufumbwe District, a move the government says is critical ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 20, 20260

Metro

Zambia moves to strengthen foundational literacy, as country transitions to competency-based curriculum

Zambia’s Ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Room to Read Zambia Limited, paving the way for the organisation’s return ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 20, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s central bank moves to modernise digital payments, tackle cyber risks

Zambia’s central bank is rolling out reforms to modernise the country’s digital payment ecosystem, aiming to make mobile wallets more flexible, boost financial ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 20, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: INTERPOL-led crackdown nets 650+ suspected cybercriminals across Africa (Africanews)

Police across 16 African countries have reportedly arrested over 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered more than US$4.3 million in a major international operation ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20260

Economy

Consumer watchdog backs proposed Tobacco Control Bill in Zambia

Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) on Wednesday endorsed government’s proposed Tobacco Control Bill, saying the legislation was vital to protecting public health and did ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20260

Economy

Regional integration receives boost as Chanida–Cassacatiza one-stop border post goes live

Zambia and Mozambique are set to launch a landmark cross-border one-stop border post at Chanida–Cassacatiza, marking a major milestone in regional trade facilitation ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 19, 20260

Economy

Minister Musokotwane defends targeted tax incentives amid IMF concerns

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has defended Zambia’s selective use of tax incentives, insisting they should be understood within the broader ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 17, 20260

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