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Inflation edges up to 15.5% in Zambia, as country records K1.38 billion trade surplus

Zambia’s annual inflation rate has surged to 15.5 percent in August 2024 due to price movements of food items. This is as the ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 29, 20240

Economy

Afreximbank sees 24.5% boost in net interest income for H1 2024 amid expanded loan portfolio

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported a 24.5 percent increase in net interest income, reaching US$826.2 million for the first half of ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 21, 20240

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Zambia, DRC border posts bounce back to business, Near total blackout from Sept 1. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week: 1. Zambia has decided to reopen its borders with ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 17, 20240

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Bank of Zambia defends 10 years penalty for using foreign currency in domestic transactions

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has defended its 10-year penalty for using foreign currency in domestic transactions, asserting that it is mandated by ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 14, 20240

Economy

Bank of Zambia maintains 13.5% lending rate to curb inflation amid economic headwinds

The Bank of Zambia has kept its benchmark lending rate steady at 13.5 percent, Governor Dr. Denny Kalyalya announced during a Monetary Policy ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 14, 20240

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Zambia urged to diversify economy away from copper, K2 million bounty placed on Banda’s head. 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) has advised the ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 10, 20240

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Lungus may lose Ibex Hill property, bank deposits projected to decline. See our top stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week: 1. The government has announced that ZESCO Limited had ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaAugust 3, 20240

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M’membe claims Hichilema govt most corrupt, inflation hits 15.4%. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week: 1. Socialist Party (SP) President, Dr. Fred M’membe, has ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJuly 27, 20240

Economy

Zambia records K1.4 billion trade surplus, as inflation rises 15.4% (see other important economic indices)

Zambia’s annual inflation rate has surged to 15.4 percent in July 2024 due to price movements of food items. This is as the ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJuly 25, 20240

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Govt probes medicine agency, as anti-graft board sacked. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week: 1. The government has launched investigations into alleged gross ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJuly 20, 20240

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