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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

Christmas sees rise in cost of petrol, US rallies $600m for Lobito Corridor project. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has revised petroleum ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 7, 20240

Economy

Survey by UNZA institute reveals 51% respondents unable to identify CDF-funded projects in their constituencies

An Afrobarometer survey has revealed widespread concerns among Zambians about the distribution and implementation of projects under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 6, 20240

Lobito Corridor project receives $600 million boost, as US President, Biden, meets Hichilema, others in Angola

US President, Joe Biden, has pledged an additional US$600 million for infrastructure development along the Lobito Corridor, a critical trade and transport route ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaDecember 5, 20240

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