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Economy

Govt cracks down on branded online taxis

The government has directed the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) to act against online taxi operators labeling their vehicles, a move Transport ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 21, 20240

Economy

Access Bank Zambia upgrades SME business club platform to boost entrepreneurial growth

Access Bank Zambia has relaunched its SME Business Club, unveiling an upgraded platform aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by small and ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 19, 20240

Economy

IMF approves $184 million disbursement to Zambia, says five of fifteen structural benchmarks not achieved

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its fourth review of Zambia’s 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, approving an immediate ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 17, 20240

Sports

Historic as Banda becomes first Zambian to win CAF women’s player of the year (See other winners)

Zambia Women’s National Team captain, Barbra Banda, has made history as the first Zambian to win the CAF Women’s Player of the Year ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 17, 20240

Power and Politics

Lungu threatens ‘Plan B’, Zambia mulls electric vehicles, Police corruption in focus. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s aspirations for a ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 14, 20240

Special Report: ‘All we want is water!’ What lifeline for Zambia’s thirsty households? By Maimbolwa Mulikelela

In Lusaka’s George Compound, a daily struggle for clean water reflects the grim reality of Zambia’s water crisis. Aging infrastructure, erratic supply schedules, ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 14, 20240

Economy

Zambia waives taxes on electric vehicles to boost adoption, drive green economy

The Zambian government has removed all taxes, except Value Added Tax (VAT), on Electric Vehicles (EVs) to encourage their adoption, with VAT also ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 12, 20240

Economy

Against net outflow in 2022, Zambia records $658.1 million net inflow in private sector foreign liabilities in 2023

Zambia experienced a remarkable turnaround in 2023, recording a net inflow of US$658.1 million in private sector foreign liabilities, marking a significant shift ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 11, 20240

Economy

Zambia, Morocco, DRC unite to drive Africa as key player in global EV battery market

Zambia, Morocco, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are spearheading Africa’s efforts to establish the continent as a major player in the ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 9, 20240

Economy

Zambia, France sign bilateral debt restructuring agreement under G20 framework

Zambia and France have reportedly signed a landmark bilateral agreement on debt restructuring, marking a significant step in implementing recommendations outlined in the ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 9, 20240

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