Economy
Zambian Kwacha expected to weaken against US dollar amid thin inflows
The Zambian Kwacha is expected to weaken further against the United States dollar in the coming days, as demand-side pressures persist due to ...
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‘Catholic church, govt’s long-standing partner,’ Mweetwa reacts to pastoral letter knocking Hichilema
Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, has cautioned government officials and UPND members against commenting on the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (ZCCB) pastoral ...
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Again, Catholic bishops raise the alarm, decry shrinking democratic space, hounding of opposition parties
The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has expressed alarm over what it described as a deteriorating democratic environment, marked by the arrests ...
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Catholic bishops say no to constitutional amendments before 2026 elections, cite insufficient time to build consensus
The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has called on the government to defer constitutional amendments until after the 2026 general elections, citing ...
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ZAMTEL tags Lusambo ‘problematic tenant,’ moves to evict him over K590,000 unpaid rent in Ndola
ZAMTEL has initiated legal proceedings to reclaim an Ndola property occupied by former Lusaka Province Minister, Bowman Lusambo, citing over K500,000 in unpaid ...
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World Bank Group commits $3 billion to support Zambia’s development goals
The World Bank Group has pledged approximately US$3 billion to Zambia under the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2025-2029, with nearly half ...
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Chinese Mining giant, CNMC, announces $1.6 billion investment in Zambia
China Nonferrous Metal Mining Company (CNMC) has announced a US$1.6 billion investment in Zambia, following discussions with President Hakainde Hichilema at State House ...
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Zambia set to receive $185.5 million from IMF after fourth review of loan programme, as 2024 outlook dips to 1.2%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambia, paving the way for a US$185.5 million disbursement under the Extended ...
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Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, loses bid to appeal K8 million farm forfeiture, days after mom suffers similar fate
The Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) has denied Tasila Lungu permission to appeal the forfeiture of her K8 million farm in Sinda ...
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Twist, turns in PF as Chabinga announces expulsion of Lungu, Sampa, others; reveals plans to shake up party constitution
The ongoing crisis within Zambia’s main opposition party, the Patriotic Front, on Sunday assumed another interesting dimension. Mafinga lawmaker, Robert Chabinga, who was ...