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The Kwacha has held firm at K18.88 against the US dollar during Zambia’s voting and vote counting period, but currency dealers say the stability is masking deep investor caution as…
The Zambian kwacha has stayed relatively stable in the run-up to Thursday’s general election, though traders say caution is keeping the currency under pressure. On Thursday commercial banks quoted the…
LUSAKA – First Quantum Minerals Zambia is opening a new funding channel for local businesses, after bringing five financial institutions into its supplier programme to help Zambian companies finance mining…
Renowned economist Dr. Grieve Chelwa says Zambia’s decades-long relationship with the International Monetary Fund has done little to ease the daily pressure on ordinary households, with food, fuel and transport…
By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reduced the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) on Kwacha deposits from 26% to 21%, effective 3 August 2026. At first glance,…
MUFUMBWE, August 1, 2026 – NRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has alleged that a single individual is holding about 800 mining licences, describing the situation as evidence of greed and…
MUFUMBWE, August 1, 2026 – An emotional Brian Mundubile began his address at the Mufumbwe campaign rally on Saturday by asking thousands of supporters to observe a moment of silence…
From predicting droughts and floods to helping farmers plan planting seasons, space-based technologies are becoming practical tools for addressing some of Africa’s development challenges, according to a North-West University (NWU)…
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Africa’s technology startup ecosystem is showing renewed momentum, with investment funding rebounding after a slowdown that affected many emerging markets in recent years. Entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts say the…