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Tech

Techbytes: Safaricom unveils M-PESA fintech 2.0 to boost AI-driven innovation, digital payments

Safaricom has unveiled the most significant upgrade to its M-PESA platform since 2015, introducing Fintech 2.0, a next-generation core system designed to enhance ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 29, 20250

Economy

2025 Energy Forum for Africa Conference showcases regional energy potential, by Kennedy Lutena

The 2025 Energy Forum for Africa Conference, which closed on Friday after opening on Wednesday in Lusaka, set the tone for stronger private ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 29, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia Must Prosper’s Fube picks holes in 2026 budget, decries missed opportunities

Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) leader Kelvin Fube says the failure by Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, to avail plans to dismantle ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 28, 20250

Economy

Minister Musokotwane outlines ambitious 2026 growth strategy for agriculture, livestock, fisheries

The Zambian government is targeting robust growth in the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors as Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 27, 20250

Economy

Government pushing for broader energy mix to tackle electricity crisis —Musokotwane

Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has assured that ongoing reforms in the energy sector will help address Zambia’s historical energy ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 26, 20250

Economy

2026 Budget: Zambia targets higher growth in mining, looks to 1 million tonnes of copper production

Finance Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, says the government is targeting one million tonnes of copper production in 2026, highlighting “major milestones” in the ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 26, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia’s Hichilema congratulates Malawi’s President-elect Mutharika, salutes outgoing Chakwera

President Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on his election as President of Malawi, while commending outgoing President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 25, 20250

Power and Politics

Citizens First faults Hichilema for public rebuke of traditional chiefs

Citizens First (CF) has condemned President Hakainde Hichilema for allegedly rebuking traditional chiefs during a meeting at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, calling the ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 25, 20250

Economy

Govt moves to swiftly complete 27MW Lunsemfwa solar plant to alleviate Zambia’s energy deficits

Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has called for the urgent completion of the 27-megawatt peak (MWp) Lunsemfwa Solar Plant to help alleviate the electricity ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 25, 20250

Metro

Mufulira man jailed 33 months for stealing power cables

A 28-year-old Mufulira man, Brian Wotela, has been sentenced to two years and nine months imprisonment with hard labour for stealing power cables ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 24, 20250

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