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Why do most local landlords treat property as personal income rather than business?
A property expert has charged that the
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Is an informal settler safe from demolition when holding an occupancy license?
Due to the increase in informal settlements,
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25% increase in REIZ shares on LuSE linked to planned $46M East Park Mall Acquisition
The US dollar listed Real Estate Investment
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Debt restructuring reportedly frees funds for development, says Treasury Secretary
Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, says Zambia’s debt restructuring has significantly eased the country’s external debt burden, restoring macroeconomic stability and creating room for increased spending on social services, infrastructure and economic development. In a statement issued on Friday, Nkulukusa said the restructuring had…
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Are Lusaka Houses Overpriced?
The City of Lusaka is experiencing rapid
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KCM SME Day: Local Suppliers Eye Greater Role in Mining Supply Chain
Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) has brought local businesses closer to the mining...
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Government to Roll Out Small Scale Mining Fund
Government is set to boost mining production and meet national productivity targets...
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Skoda Elroq for Sale Brisbane: Is the “Simply Clever” Tech Worth the Price?
Looking for a Skoda Elroq for sale Brisbane dealers currently list? The short answer is yes. This electric SUV backs up its price tag with genuine European engineering. It also brings a long warranty and practical tech that solves everyday problems. This guide breaks down…
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ZCCM Investments Reports K4.92 Billion Loss in 2025
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC reported a net loss of K4.92 billion ($195.6 million) for the...
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ZCSA inspected over 39 thousand used motor vehicles in 2025
According to the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency
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2027 National Budget to be Presented Within 90 Days of Presidential Swearing-in
The 2027 National Budget is expected to be presented to the National Assembly within 90...
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Inflation Falls to 6.2 Percent
Zambia’s annual inflation rate has continued to ease, falling to 6.2 percent in August 2026...
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Zambia’s annual inflation rate eases to 6.2 percent in August as food, fuel prices drop
Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.2 percent in August 2026, down from 6.5 percent in July 2026, signaling continued moderation in the rate at which prices of goods and services are rising, authorities have revealed. Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Acting Statistician General, Chola Daka…
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2027 National Budget to be Presented Within 90 Days of Presidential Swearing-in
The 2027 National Budget is expected to be presented to the National Assembly within 90 days of President Hakainde Hichilema’s swearing-in, in line with the Constitution of Zambia. President Hichilema is scheduled to be sworn in on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following the August 2026…
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Inflation Falls to 6.2 Percent
Zambia’s annual inflation rate has continued to ease, falling to 6.2 percent in August 2026 from 6.5 percent recorded in July. Zambia Statistics Agency Acting Statistician General Chola Daka says this means that, on average, prices of goods and services increased by 6.2 percent between…
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ZCCM Investments Reports K4.92 Billion Loss in 2025
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC reported a net loss of K4.92 billion ($195.6 million) for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a net profit of K39.85 billion ($1.52 billion) in 2024. In it’s audited financial statement posted on LuSE, the loss was primarily driven…
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Muz, Nkana Fc Sign K200,000 Partnership Deal to Support Mining Community Club
The Mineworkers Union of Zambia and Nkana Football Club have signed a K200,000 deal aimed at strengthening support for the Kitwe-based club over the next 18 months. The deal signed at Katilungu House in Kitwe, includes 20 egg trays to be supplied every month by…
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KCM SME Day: Local Suppliers Eye Greater Role in Mining Supply Chain
Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) has brought local businesses closer to the mining value chain through its 2026 SME Day, as the company seeks to deepen participation by Zambian enterprises in its growing operations. Held under the theme “Partnering for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity,”…
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Kinglong Zambia Hands over 100 Fuel Tankers to Government
A US$15 million youth empowerment project has taken a major step forward, with Kinglong Zambia Limited officially handing over 100 fuel tankers to the Government for onward distribution to beneficiaries under the Youth Empowerment Programme. The handover marks the completion of a long-delayed project aimed…
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Zambia’s August inflation eases to 6.2 per cent
Zambia’s annual inflation rate has eased to 6.2 per cent in August from 6.5 per cent in July, with the Ministry of Finance and National Planning linking the decline to greater business confidence, investment and job creation.
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Inflation slows down to 6.2% for August
Annual inflation for August 2026 has slowed to 6.2 percent from 6.5...
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Mining firms in Zambia ramp up Coal production as prices shoot up by 21%
Zambia’s coal sector has recorded significant gains
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Local miners threatening to shutdown if acid exports to DRC continue amid excessive local shortage
Some local miners are threatening to shut
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Kwacha joins Africa’s weakest currencies in August despite stronger bond market
The Zambian Kwacha is among the weaker African currencies this month, despite positive developments in the country’s bond market and higher copper prices. The local currency has lost nearly one percent against the United States dollar in August, a move that contrasts with the rally…
