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Economy

AfDB reportedly backs Zambeef’s expansion programme with $32 million credit guarantee

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reportedly approved a Zambian Kwacha-denominated risk-sharing credit guarantee worth US$32 million to support Zambeef Products Plc’s ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 4, 20250

Power and Politics

Researcher, Musonda, urges ruling UPND to focus on value addition, curb illicit mineral profits

Public policy researcher and former miner, Dr. James Musonda, has urged the UPND administration to shift its focus from reopening mines to ensuring ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 2, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema slams MPs for allegedly undermining implementation of Constituency Development Fund

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed disappointment with Members of Parliament who are reportedly undermining the effective implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 2, 20250

International

Mozambique lifts all time restrictions on commercial activities

As part of its post-crisis economic recovery measures, the Mozambican government has announced the removal of all time restrictions on commercial activity, giving ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 2, 20250

Hichilema defends constitutional reforms, says amendments are best executed before elections

President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed criticism of his administration’s proposed constitutional amendments, insisting that the timing was right arguing that the majority of ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 2, 20250

Economy

ERB slashes fuel pump prices for May 2025, says international oil prices down, value of Kwacha up

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a reduction in fuel pump prices for the month of May 2025, citing a decline in ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 30, 20250

Economy

Zambia to focus on trade, investment rather than foreign handouts in future global economic enagagements — Musokotwane

MuFinance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has emphasized that future cooperation between Zambia and its international partners should focus on investment ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 27, 20250

Power and Politics

Political commentator, Mwelwa, urges opposition to unite, questions Lungu’s role in Zambia’s democratic future

Political commentator and academic, Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa, has challenged Zambia’s opposition leaders to put aside their differences, unite, and stop relying on former ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 26, 20250

Metro

Five arrested in Mufulira for alleged theft of ZESCO armoured cables

Police in Mufulira have arrested five suspects in connection with the vandalism and theft of ZESCO armoured electricity cables. Copperbelt Police Commissioner, Pathias ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 25, 20250

Economy

World Bank projects 3.5% growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, cites regional resilience

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is showing resilience despite global uncertainties and limited fiscal space, the World Bank has said in its latest Africa’s Pulse ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 24, 20250

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