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Economy

Govt reaffirms commitment to providing reforms to boost growth, resilience in insurance sector

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to providing the necessary reforms and policies to boost growth and resilience ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 19, 20250

Economy

Zambian Kwacha slips for second straight session amid rising dollar demand

The Zambian kwacha extended its decline against the United States dollar for a second consecutive session on Friday, closing above the 23.30 per ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 19, 20250

Economy

Nzovu laments poor attention paid to water, sanitation crises as world grapples with climate change

Water Development and Sanitation Minister, Collins Nzovu, has underscored the urgent need to strengthen climate adaptation measures to build national resilience against the ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 18, 20250

Power and Politics

Kanchibiya lawmaker, Chanda, calls for repeal of Livestock Act after slaughter of 70 animals in Kalomo

Kanchibiya Member of Parliament, Sunday Chanda, has urged government to repeal the Livestock Development Act following the destruction of 70 animals in Kalomo ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 17, 20250

Metro

Lusaka police probe suspected poisoning after evicted man found dead

Police in Lusaka have launched an investigation into a suspected case of poisoning after a 47-year-old man was discovered dead in Kalingalinga Compound ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 17, 20250

Metro

Education minister, Syakalima, commends army for promoting STEM education

Education Minister, Douglas Syakalima, has commended the Zambia Army and other cooperating partners for their continued efforts in advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

International

Zelensky set to meet US President, Trump, Monday after no breakthrough in US-Russia talks

Talks between the United States President, Donald Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin reportedly concluded without an agreement on ending the war in ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Nedbank reportedly acquires South African fintech, iKhokha in $93 million cash deal (Techpoint)

Nedbank has reportedly entered agreement to acquire iKhokha, a South African payments fintech, for approximately R1.65 billion ($93.3 million) in cash. Techpoint reported that ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

Economy

Engineering institute moves to prosecute uncertified solar panel technicians to protect consumers

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has announced plans to begin accrediting solar panel installers, a move aimed at protecting consumers and safeguarding ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

Economy

AfDB supports AI training to drive Africa’s agenda 2063

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has thrown its weight behind a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme designed to accelerate Africa’s progress towards ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 16, 20250

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