ZM Index
Kwacha holds steady against dollar at K27.6 amid balanced demand, supply
Tuesday’s trading session saw Zambia’s currency, the kwacha, maintain stability against the United States (US) dollar, driven by a balanced supply and demand ...
Metro
Zambia, Russia near agreement on visa-free travel
Zambia and Russia are in the final stages of negotiating an agreement to abolish visa requirements for citizens of both countries. The Russian ...
Metro
Cloudy weather with isolated rainfall expected across Zambia, except in northeast, western regions
A moderate, moist northwesterly airflow is set to maintain cloudy, warm-to-hot conditions with scattered rain and thunder across much of Zambia, according to ...
International
Kenya’s impeached deputy President, Gachagua, seeks appeal to halt high court proceedings
NAIROBI – Kenya’s impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has petitioned the Court of Appeal to suspend his impeachment proceedings in the High Court, ...
Economy
Zambian envoy seeks active private sector partnership in promoting relations with Ethiopia
Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Rose Kashembe Sakala, has called for enhanced relations between Zambia and Ethiopia, emphasising the crucial role of private sector ...
Economy
IMF cuts borrowing costs for Zambia, other countries; reduces charges, surcharges by 36%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a landmark 36 percent reduction in charges and surcharges, a reform expected to lower borrowing costs ...
Lifestyle
Zambian artiste, Yo Maps, to drop new album in December, sparks excitement on social media
Elton Mulenga, widely known as Yo Maps, has announced the release of a new album this December, exciting fans who quickly flooded his ...
Power and Politics
Judiciary slams online publication for false report on judge Wanjelani’s family, threatens legality action
The Judiciary of Zambia has strongly condemned false and malicious claims reportedly made by an online publication, Munyaule Zambia, claiming the killing of ...
Power and Politics
Stop exploitation of youths for political gains —Mwanakampwe
Milner Mwanakampwe, the Central Province Permanent Secretary, has condemned the political exploitation of youths during the recent Independence Day celebrations held at Godfrey ...
Economy
World Bank pledges to double agricbusiness investment to $9 billion by 2030 to transform global food systems
The World Bank Group has unveiled an ambitious overhaul of its agriculture strategy, pledging to double its annual agribusiness commitments to US$9 billion ...
