Economy
Zambia urges African nations to boost air traffic through liberalisation
The Zambian government has called for increased intra-African air traffic through the liberalisation of African airspace, emphasizing its importance for regional integration and ...
Economy
Parliament moves to tighten regulation on online gambling
Parliament has adopted a motion to strengthen the regulation of online gambling in Zambia, aiming to address growing concerns over its societal impact. ...
Economy
Zambia’s inflation rate hits 16.5%, as trade deficit doubles to K3.1 billion
Zambia’s annual inflation surged to 16.5 percent in November, 2024, up from 15.7 percent in October, driven primarily by rising food prices, particularly ...
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EFF demands reversal of 51% share allocation to IRH in Mopani Copper mines deal
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has called on the government to reverse the allocation of 51 percent shares in Mopani Copper Mines ...
Economy
GreenCo secures $55.5 million to finance power imports, address Zambia’s energy crisis
Africa GreenCo Group has reportedly signed a US$55.5 million facilities agreement with Stanbic Bank Zambia and the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited ...
Economy
Zambia’s capital market remains resilient to close at K171.9 billion in September
Zambia’s capital market has demonstrated capacity for growth, supported by a relatively stable exchange rate a factor that is beneficial to the industry. ...
Economy
Zambian Kwacha rebounds against US dollar in Tuesday trading
The Zambian Kwacha rebounded on Tuesday against the United States dollar in the spot market, according to Bloomberg data. However, this rebound was ...
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Sampa abandons legal challenge in PF’s leadership tussle, as Registrar of Societies recognizes Chabinga
In a dramatic twist in the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership saga, PF faction president Miles Sampa has withdrawn his legal challenge against Robert ...
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Zambia’s Banda named BBC Women’s Footballer of the year
Zambia Women National Team captain and Orlando Pride striker, Barbra Banda has been named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024. Banda is ...
Economy
Power outage traps miners as ZESCO returns to 3 hours load shedding
ZESCO, Zambia’s power utility company, has announced the resumption of three to five-hour load shedding starting Monday, November 25, 2024. The decision follows ...
