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Economy

Bank of Zambia circulates new K100, K50 banknotes

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has officially released the new K100 and K50 banknotes into circulation, marking a major step in the rollout ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 1, 20250

Economy

30MW renewable energy plant planned for Mwembeshi prison

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has unveiled plans to establish a 30-megawatt (MW) solar-biogas hybrid power plant at Mwembeshi Correctional Services, marking ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 1, 20250

Tech

Somalia launches e-visa platform to ease business travel, tighten border security

Somalia has launched a new e-visa system designed to streamline the visa application process for international travellers while reinforcing national security. The platform ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 1, 20250

International

14 killed as police van collides with prison bus in Namibia

A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services killed 14 people, including 11 members of the prison service, a ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 31, 20250

Sports

Nkana claim first win of the season as Mbombo sinks Buffaloes

Record 13-time MTN Super League champions Nkana FC on Saturday finally registered their first victory of the season, edging Green Buffaloes 1-0 at ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 31, 20250

Economy

Zambia strengthens regional integration with validation of SADC strategic plan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to regional development and economic diplomacy through the validation of the ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 31, 20250

International

Rwanda receives first deportees from US under Trump immigration policy

Rwanda has announced it received seven people deported from the United States as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration. Aljazeera reported ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 30, 20250

Economy

ZamStats gears up for 2025 economic establishment census

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) says it has made significant progress in preparations for the 2025 Economic Establishment Census (EEC), a key national ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 30, 20250