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Economy

Kwacha extends rally as dollar softens on global markets

The Zambian kwacha extended its gains against the United States (US) dollar for a second consecutive session on Thursday, buoyed by improved foreign ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20250

Economy

$26.5 million solar project slated for Sesheke as six firms partner to develop plant to boost regional trade

Zambia’s energy sector is set for a boost as six partners unveil a US$26.5 million solar power project in Sesheke, one of the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 19, 20250

Economy

Zambia Development Agency targets US$2 billion in deals at upcoming investment conference

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is targeting to generate business leads and investment deals worth over US$2 billion in key sectors such as ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 19, 20250

International

‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’, Trump adopts vague posture as Iran-Isreal war intensifies

President Donald Trump has continued to offer mixed signals about whether the United States would directly intervene in the ongoing conflict between Israel ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 19, 20250

Breaking! New twist in funnel rites of late President Lungu, as family halts repatriation of remains amid row with govt

The family of the late former President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has halted plans to receive his remains, citing growing tensions and broken agreements ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20250

Economy

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth projected to strengthen, according to World Bank

Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) economic growth is projected to rise to 3.7 percent in 2025 and further to an average of 4.2 percent in ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20250

Metro

Zambian govt agency raises the alarm over alleged diversion of medicines to neighbouring countries

Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General, John Kachimba, has revealed that medicines labelled “For Government of the Republic of Zambia ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20250

Economy

Musokotwane reaffirms commitment to fiscal discipline, as govt spends K15.8 billion on public finance in May

Reflecting on the May 2025 budget expenditure report, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has acknowledged that the high level of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 17, 20250

Economy

Commerce minister, Mulenga, tasks Zambian embassy in China to proactively seek new trade opportunities

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, has called on the Zambian Embassy in China to proactively seek new business and investment opportunities ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 17, 20250

Tech

Tesla launches first African subsidiary in Morocco

Elon Musk has opened the first Tesla subsidiary in Africa, as he seeks to expand the market on the continent. The first African ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 16, 20250

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