Economy
Sweden pledges additional $2 million to Zambia’s social cash transfer programme
The Swedish government has pledged an additional US$2 million to Zambia’s Social Cash Transfer programme to help mitigate the effects of the climate ...
Project Aliyense
Exploiting solutions journalism to elevate media appreciation in Zambia, by Jane Zyambo
Solutions journalism offers a compelling way to enhance media appreciation in Zambia by focusing on not only the problems facing society but also ...
International
Additional 50,000 Mpox vaccine arrive DR Congo bringing total to 265,000
KINSHASA — On Tuesday, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) received an additional 50,000 mpox vaccine doses from the United States, complementing the ...
Economy
Canadian firm, GoviEx, acquires 51 percent stake in Lundanzi uranium project
GoviEx Uranium, a Canadian company, has reportedly secured an option to acquire a 51 percent interest in the Lundazi exploration license from Stalwart ...
Economy
Relevant data critical in fashioning targeted financial products for different genders —Bank of Zambia
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has underscored the critical role of sex-disaggregated data in formulating and implementing policies aimed at improving financial inclusion ...
Economy
Policy centre highlights obstacles to effective implementation of climate change plans
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has identified several key challenges hampering the effective implementation of climate change plans as outlined ...
Economy
Cash for work initiative gets K68.5 million, as domestic debt service gulps 31 billion
The government has allocated K68.5 million to the Cash for Work initiative, aimed at providing financial support to viable but vulnerable citizens impacted ...
Economy
Central bank moves to modernize Zambia’s payment infrastructure, with digital economy project
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has initiated a 24/7 digital economy project aimed at enhancing the country’s payment systems and supporting the digital ...
Tech
WhatsApp to enable cross-app messaging, calls by 2027
Meta, the developer of WhatsApp, has announced plans to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which mandates interoperability between Meta-owned ...
Economy
Govt backs SMEs in industrial yards with financing, training
Subeta Mutelo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, has stated that the government is providing financial support ...
