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Presbyterian council lampoons govt for economic woes, urges Hichilema to abandon constitutional reforms

The Archdiocese of Lusaka Presbyteral Council has called on the government to drop proposed constitutional amendments and instead focus on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Kwacha extends winning streak, gains on the back of Bank of Zambia interventions, increased interbank inflows
300,000 condoms to rain in ‘46 hot spots, bars, guest houses,’ as Kuomboka ceremony holds April 5
Hichilema lambasts ministers for sleeping during cabinet meetings, indulging in late-night socializing

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ZM INDEX

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Kwacha weakens as dollar demand rises

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Kwacha expected to stabilize as hard currency demand drops ahead of week’s trading activities

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Zambian Kwacha poised for stability amid statutory tax payments

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