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Iran fires retaliatory missiles at Israel after strike on Natanz nuclear site, other facilities kills dozens

Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes on Israel late Friday, with explosions heard in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, following what is believed to be ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 14, 20250

President Hichilema reacts to death of Lungu, as tributes pour In for Zambia’s sixth president

Zambia woke up to heartbreaking news on Thursday with the passing of its Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, a man remembered for ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 6, 20250

Economy

Stanbic Bank lauds relaunch of Lubambe Copper Mine, as Zambia chases 1 million tonnes by year end 2025

Stanbic Bank Zambia has hailed the relaunch of Lubambe Copper Mine as a strategic move that will bolster the country’s copper output and ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 3, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s inflation rate slows to 15.3% in May 2025 as trade surplus improves slightly

Zambia’s annual inflation rate for May 2025 eased to 15.3 percent, down from 16.5 percent recorded in April, according to data released by ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaMay 29, 20250

Economy

ECA calls for overhaul of credit rating practices holding back African economies

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for urgent reforms to sovereign credit rating systems, warning that outdated practices continue ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaMay 27, 20250

Zambia eyes 3.6 million tonnes of maize, BoZ holds rate at 14.5%, Zulu gets 9-month sentence. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week 1. Zambia is expected to record a bumper harvest ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaMay 24, 20250

Economy

As projected by market intelligence, Bank of Zambia holds policy rate at 14.5%, cites inflation decline, currency stability

True to market intelligence, as exclusively reported by Zambia Monitor, The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has maintained its benchmark lending rate at 14.5 ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaMay 23, 20250

International

Former U.S President, Biden, diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Former U.S. President, Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaMay 19, 20250

Economy

ZANACO, Liquid partner to bring convenience, accessibility, cutting-edge technology to customers

ZANACO has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to advance innovation and develop digital, financial, and inclusive solutions for customers across Zambia. As part ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaMay 14, 20250

Economy

Zambia secures $100 million solar power deal for construction of one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest standalone energy projects

Zambia has officially signed a US$100 million agreement for one of the largest standalone solar energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, outside South Africa—marking ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaMay 14, 20250

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