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Economy

Inflation climbs 15.7%, as Zambia suffers K1.3 billion trade deficit

Zambia’s annual inflation rate surged to 15.7 percent in October 2024, driven primarily by rising food prices, according to data from the Zambia ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 31, 20240

Economy

AfCFTA key to balancing Africa’s development, climate goals, says experts

The eighth Babacar Ndiaye Lecture, held on October 26, has identified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a key strategy for ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 31, 20240

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Deputy speaker ruled out of order, Hichilema tells Lungu to ditch presidential ambitions. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Lusaka High Court has ruled that Deputy ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 26, 20240

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Zambia seals $491.75 million agric deal, 1,124 money scams reported. 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 signed a US$491.75 million agreement with ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 19, 20240

Lifestyle

Just In! Chef 187 withdraws from Stanbic Music Festival. Yo Maps backs decision, demands respect for Zambian artistes

Chef 187’s withdrawal from this year’s Stanbic Music Festival has sparked widespread speculation among fans and social media users. The announcement, made via ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 10, 20240

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Lungu’s court travails, fuel price drop, power supply blues. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. Zambia’s Constitutional Court has dismissed former President Edgar ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 5, 20240

International

Iran launches missile attack on Israel amid rising tensions

Iran has reportedly launched a missile attack on Israel, according to the Israeli military. This announcement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follows ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 1, 20240

Economy

World Bank warns Zambia of tax inefficiencies, calls for expansion of tax base

Zambia’s tax efficiency is being undermined by a generous incentive regime and ongoing tax administration challenges, according to World Bank’s latest report. In ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 1, 20240

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Inflation hits 15.6%, Judges suspended, Kwacha among worst-performing currencies. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. In a candid acknowledgment of the challenges faced ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaSeptember 28, 20240

Economy

Zambia faces K0.6 billion trade deficit, as inflation hits 15.6%

Zambia’s annual inflation rate surged to 15.6 percent in September 2024, driven by rising food prices, according to the Zambia Statistical Agency (ZamStats). ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaSeptember 26, 20240

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