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Lungu’s funeral suspense lingers, Lusaka stock index tops global charts, inflation eases to 12.6%. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The family of late former President, Edgar Lungu, ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 30, 20250

Economy

Japan credit rating agency affirms Afreximbank’s A- rating with stable outlook

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has maintained its A- issuer credit rating with a stable outlook, according to Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 28, 20250

Sports

Lowly-rated Grimsby Town bundle Man Utd out of Carabao Cup after 26-penalty shootout at Blundell Park

Manchester United suffered a humiliating Carabao Cup exit as League Two side Grimsby Town triumphed 12-11 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 28, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Zambia to honour Africa’s top 10 innovators as Mutati urges firm to embrace AI

Government has announced that Zambia will this week, on Wednesday, host celebrations recognising Africa’s top 10 innovators. Minister of Technology and Science, Felix ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 25, 20250

Sports

Smith Rowe cancels out Yoro’s deflected opener as Fulham hold Man United to 1-1 draw

Fulham battled back to earn a point in the late Sunday kick-off after a tense 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Craven Cottage. ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 24, 20250

Sports

Tottenham stun Manchester City 2-0 at Etihad to extend perfect start under Thomas Frank

Tottenham extended their perfect start under new boss Thomas Frank by stunning Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium, securing their second win ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 23, 20250

Sports

Teenage sensation, Estevao, shines as Chelsea thrash West Ham 5-1 on Premier League debut despite early error

After Chelsea’s star man Cole Palmer was ruled out during the warm-up of their Premier League clash against West Ham, teenage sensation Estevao ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 23, 20250

Economy

Study finds Yango used by 80% of Lusaka residents, key to jobs, urban mobility

Nearly 80 percent of residents in the Lusaka metropolitan area use Yango ride-hailing services, positioning the platform as an essential part of urban ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 15, 20250

Economy

TransUnion report: 79% of Zambians financially optimistic despite inflation, fraud concerns

Nearly eight in ten Zambians (79%) felt financially optimistic in the second quarter of 2025, with over one-third (34%) reporting higher household income ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 14, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s banking sector profits surge 24% in Q2 —Report

Zambia’s banking sector posted a strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, with total industry profit after tax rising by 24 percent ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 11, 20250

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