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Economy

Inflation closes 2024 at 16.7%, food prices remain key driver, exports drive K1.1 billion trade surplus

Zambia’s annual inflation rate closed 2024 at 16.7 percent, up from 16.5 percent recorded in November, signaling sustained pressure on household budgets as ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 26, 20240

Sports

Liverpool trash Tottenham 6-3, as Man U lose 0-3 to Bournemouth

Liverpool stormed to a 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to four ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 23, 20240

Sports

Arsenal thrash Palace, Villa stun Man City as title race intensifies (See other results)

Gabriel Jesus netted twice in the first half as Arsenal cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, narrowing ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 22, 20240

IMF approves $184 million for Zambia, Copper Queen star Banda makes history. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 21, 20240

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

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