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Exports drive K3.5bn trade surplus
SADC, COMESA trade boosts Zambia’s export performance NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka ZAMBIA has maintained its position as a net exporter within the regional trade blocs of SADC and COMESA, recording trade surpluses of K2.9 billion in the dual SADC-COMESA market and K0.03 billion in COMESA exclusive…
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State completes fuel tanker project
PS says trucks will soon be handed over to selected youth co-operatives FANNY KALONDA, IDEON NYENDWA Lusaka, Ndola GOVERNMENT has concluded the management of the fuel tanker project, through Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), and will be handing over the trucks to selected youth co-operatives. Ministry…
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No chimbuya for Shoprite workers
SHOPRITE workers hoping to honour their departed colleagues by turning fellow employees into walking bags of mealie meal will now have to leave the powder
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Mbombe . Com Conglomerate Company CEO Timothy Chitupila Writes…
My dear sisters, while the dream of marrying a well to do and hardworking man may shine brightly, it is important to see the shadows that accompany such a choice. Sorry we men in such often we pour our best hours into our careers, leaving…
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Yango Zambia Awarded for Innovation and Customer Service
Yango Zambia has received two industry accolades, being named Best Customer Service Organisation of the Year – Private Sector at the Zambia Institute of Marketing Annual Marketing Awards. The company also won an award for the best Mobility Innovation for 2025 at the Techtrends Zambia…
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Zambia Sugar is Key Partner in Economic Expansion – Hh
President Hakainde Hichilema has pointed at Zambia Sugar as a key partner in the country’s aspirations of expanding its economy for the betterment of every citizen. The President was speaking in Lusaka yesterday, during the Mid-Year Private Sector Day in Lusaka where Zambia Sugar was…
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Pogue Construction: Building Texas Communities Since 1979
Pogue Construction, founded in 1979 and headquartered in McKinney, the company has grown into one of Texas’s most recognized employee-owned general contractors, earning a reputation for delivering complex educational, religious, and community-focused projects. While many construction firms pursue rapid expansion across multiple sectors, Pogue Construction…
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Strong Kwacha excites Kitwe car dealers
MATHEWS KABAMBA Kitwe SOME used car importers have welcomed the continued appreciation of the Kwacha, saying the stronger local currency is restoring confidence in the motor vehicle market. The Kwacha has been bullish against the United States dollar in recent weeks, trading around K17 to…
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Water treatment chemicals get zero-rated tax
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka TO SHOW commitment to developing the water and sanitation sector in Zambia, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says Government has zero-rated tax on water treatment chemicals. Mrs Nalumango said this has reduced costs for water supply and sanitation companies and ensured more affordable access…
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ZAMPOST retirees in K48m windfall
MELODY MUPETA Kitwe GOVERNMENT has released K48 million for payment of terminal benefits to Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST) retirees. The disbursement of the funds is part of the third phase of the corporation’s efforts to settle outstanding retirement benefits owed to its former employees…
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Entrepreneurship Train starts rolling
JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka THE Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development has endorsed the first-ever Entrepreneurship Train initiative by Zambia Governance Foundation (ZGF). Zambia Entrepreneurship Train is a unique mobile learning programme, in which business owners travel by train from Lusaka to Livingstone to receive…
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Yango Group Hosts Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan
More than 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technology experts gathered in Abidjan on 4 June for Yango Innovation Day 2026, where Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, showcased technologies used across its global markets, discussed the future of urban digital services in Africa, announced…
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Auctane ShipStation: Shipping for Modern E-Commerce
Auctane ShipStation is a shipping and order management platform that connects online stores, marketplaces, and shipping carriers into a single dashboard. Instead of switching between multiple systems to process orders, sellers can manage everything from one centralized location. The platform integrates with popular e-commerce channels…
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Best API Search Company’s Homepage: Choose the Right One
Looking for the Best API Search Company’s homepage, as Search APIs have evolved far beyond simple keyword lookups. Today, developers, AI teams, sales platforms, and data analysts rely on APIs to extract information directly from company websites, discover accurate business profiles, and feed structured web…
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Zambja Sugar’s $76 Million Twazabuka Project to be Commissioned in August 2027
Zambia Sugar Managing Director, Oswald Magwenzi, says the 76 million US dollars Twazabuka project is on course for completion and commissioning in August, 2027. The state-of-the-art warehousing and packaging facility will enable the company maintain a 12-month product cover, improve product safety, as well as…
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Tobacco Board of Zambia Calls for Review of Law to Protect Small-Scale Farmers on Pricing
The Tobacco Board of Zambia -TBZ- has proposed that the Tobacco Act No. 10 of 2022 be revised to give the board a clear mandate on tobacco price formulation and curb the exploitation of small-scale farmers. TBZ Chairperson Dr. Phil Daka said the current legal…
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Yango Food Celebrates Mothers with Special Family Event for Partner Couriers in Lusaka
Yango Food, part of the global tech company Yango Group, hosted a special Mother’s Day celebration for women partner couriers who are mothers, as well as the wives of male partner couriers in Lusaka. The event brought families together for…
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Lusaka Cbd Spare Part Traders Raise Concerns over Foreign Retail Competition
Traders operating in spare parts businesses around Freedom Way and surrounding areas in Lusaka CBD have appealed to His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema to intervene in the growing challenges affecting local traders. Speaking on behalf of fellow traders this morning in Lusaka, Nkane Auto Spares…
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FQM Onboard as Partner for the Solwezi Mma Expo 2026– a Game Changer for the Mining Ecosystem
In a bold and defining statement of commitment to Zambia’s industrial future, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has stepped forward as a partner of the highly anticipated Solwezi Motor, Mining & Agriculture (MMA) Expo 2026 -organized by Lusaka Happening. Set in the heart of Zambia’s mining…
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Debonairs Pizza Set for Reopening in June under New Management Following Transition
The operational landscape for Debonairs Pizza in Lusaka is set for a significant transformation following a transition from the previous operator, Retsol International Zambia. In a formal update shared directly with Zambia Reports, it has been confirmed that while the transition resulted…
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How Much Would It Take For
How much capital would it take for Zambian investors to not only own but to develop, and operate a large scale mining company? With geophysical surveys, mineral mapping, and data processing already ongoing to identify viable sites, the next question is: who funds the exploration…
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Yango Ride’s new ChatGPT integration enables in-chat trip planning in over 25 countries
Zambia, 21st April, 2026 – Yango Ride, the ride-hailing service from global tech company Yango Group, has launched an official app in ChatGPT, enabling users to plan routes and rides directly within the conversation. The rollout is a global update covering more than 25 countries…
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Zambia’s key sectors show mixed performance in 2026 – Economist
ECONOMIST Kelvin Chisanga says Zambia’s economy is stabilisng with the projected growth of around 4.5 percent, after economic reviews. Chisanga said this, however, remains heavily
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Every business I own now was birthed from make up business, Royalty urges entrepreneurs to diversify
ENTREPRENEUR Sarah Mako has urged small business owners to diversify their income streams, saying her success across multiple ventures was built from a single make
