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Business
Access Bank wins women SME award
ACCESS Bank has been named Best SME Bank for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026. The award, presented by The Digital Banker, recognises the bank’s programmes targeting women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises across its African operations…
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Business
Govt signs K4.3bn contracts to roll out solar power plants in all 156 constituencies
GOVERNMENT has signed contracts worth over K4.3 billion for the implementation of the Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative, a flagship programme that will see the construction of 2-megawatt solar power plants in each of the country’s 156 constituencies. Speaking during the contract signing…
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Business
Mining sector set for WB’s $80m boost
ZAMBIA’S mining sector is set to benefit from an US$80 million World Bank-funded programme aimed at promoting sustainable, inclusive and well-governed mineral development. A World Bank mission is in the country to work with Government and key institutions on finalising the design…
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Business
Brokers calls for policy reforms to grow insurance sector
THE Insurance Brokers Association of Zambia (IBAZ) has called for wide-ranging policy reforms to increase insurance penetration and strengthen the growth of the country’s insurance industry. IBAZ president Phideliah Sichone Mwaba said insurance uptake in Zambia remains low, with market penetration continuing…
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Business
ZCCM-IH hires global advisers for listing drive
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has appointed local and international transaction advisers to spearhead its Listing Optimisation Process as the mining investment firm seeks to strengthen its presence in global capital markets. The appointments follow a cautionary announcement issued by the company…
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Business
ZRA Raises Tax-to-GDP Ratio to Record 22.1pc as Aid Declines
ZAMBIA’S tax-to-GDP ratio has risen to a historic 22.1 percent in 2025, up from an average of 18.3 percent between 2020 and 2024, as the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) intensifies domestic revenue mobilisation amid declining international aid. ZRA has also projected that…
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Business
No more medas for fertiliser – HH
…promises that he is planning to expand the FISP programme that would ensure all eligible farmers would have to receive adequate fertiliser, seed packs if the UPND is voted back into power By MUBITA KATETE PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged that there shall be no…
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Business
Lights on, Businesses Alive: The Cec Itimpi Ii Solar Project
AT her modest hair salon in Lusaka’s Matero townwship, Martha Lungu starts every morning by switching on hair dryers, clippers and styling equipment before welcoming her first customers. Just a few blocks away, welder Peter Mumba unlocks his workshop and powers up…
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Business
GDP rebasing to give clearer picture of Zambia’s economy
ZAMBIA’S ongoing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing exercise is expected to provide a more accurate picture of the country’s economy, strengthen evidence-based policymaking and boost investor confidence once completed, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Statistician General Sheila Mudenda has said. Ms Mudenda said…
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Business
BoZ opens Govt securities market to all investors
THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has clarified that all individuals, businesses, institutions and foreign investors are eligible to invest in Government securities, provided they meet basic account registration requirements. In its “Investing in Government Securities: Frequently Asked Questions” guide, the central bank…
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Business
ZESCO impressed with progress on Mumbwa solar project
ZESCO says it is impressed with the progress being made on the 350-megawatt Mumbwa Solar Power Project, describing it as a major investment that is creating jobs and boosting economic activity in Central Province. Speaking during a tour of the Mumbwa Sunshare…
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Sport
Bernadette Deka Zulu lands top global position
BERNAETTE Deka Zulu, a prominent Zambian public policy and governance leader, has been appointed Vice President of the Federation International of Sport Law Associations (FISLA). Zulu, who previously served as Executive Director of the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre, confirmed the news…
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Africa & World
Gov’t, private sector declare war against illegal booze, cigarettes
GOVERNMENT, regulatory agencies and the private sector have intensified efforts to combat the growing menace of illicit trade in alcohol and cigarettes which has been blamed for deaths, rising hospital admissions and huge losses in government revenue. The high-level meeting, convened by…
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Business
Swana solar plant to add 470MW to national grid
THE 470-megawatt Swana Solar Power Plant under construction in Chitambo is expected to become the country’s largest solar energy facility and significantly increase its electricity generation capacity once completed. The project, being developed by Swarna Solar Limited under a Power Purchase Agreement…
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Business
Airtel Africa commits to sustainability, digital inclusion
AIRTEL Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, digital inclusion and socio-economic development, with the company highlighting its growing impact in transforming communities across the country through education, connectivity, and innovation-driven programmes. The commitment was reiterated during a media roundtable where Airtel…
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Sport
Immig FC caps dream debut season with trophy presentation to immigration chief
NEWLY-PROMOTED Immig FC on Monday presented the FAZ Central Province Division Two Championship Trophy to Japhet Lishomwa after completing a remarkable debut season that saw the side crowned provincial champions and secure promotion to Division One football. The football club, owned by…
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Sport
Foloko underscores Zambia’s active role in efforts to safeguard fair play, transparency in sport
THE National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) president Alfred Foloko is representing Zambia at the International Olympic Committee (IOC)–INTERPOL workshop on the prevention of manipulation of sports competitions in Harare, Zimbabwe. The two-day workshop, which began yesterday and concluded yesterday, has drawn…
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Sport
Prince Mumba, 3 others exit Arthur Davies
ZAMBIA’S Super League football champions Power Dynamos have off loaded four more key players, among them club captain Aaron Katebe. Also leaving Arthur Davies stadium with Katebe is midfielder and vice-captain Prince Mumba and strikers Musonda Kapembwa and Austin Muwowo. The latest…
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Business
Civil Society Demands Transparency over US Health Aid, Minerals Talks
CIVIL society organisations and governance experts have intensified calls for transparency over proposed health and critical minerals agreements between Zambia and the United States, arguing that citizens deserve to know the contents of deals that could affect national sovereignty, healthcare and resource…
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Business
Tobacco farmers call for greater investment, policy
THE Tobacco Association of Zambia (TAZ) has called for increased investment, innovative financing mechanisms and continued policy reforms aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of Zambia’s tobacco industry amid growing global market pressures. Speaking during the 61st Annual Congress of…
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Business
UPND loves figures more than Zambians – Mundubile
…says government is more interested in impressing foreign investors while its citizens are wallowing in poverty, struggling even to have a meal in a day because of the high cost of living By MUBITA KATETE THE UPND is more in love with economic numbers, including…
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Business
LS-MFEZ attracts $100m in fresh projects
THE Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone (LS-MFEZ) has approved new investments worth US$100 million in the first half of this year, with the projects expected to create about 1, 687 direct jobs and boost the country’s industrialisation drive. According to LS-MFEZ, the…
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Africa & World
KCM-linked CopperTech seeks New York Stock Exchange listing
COPPERTECH Metals, a technology-driven copper and cobalt producer established by Vedanta Resources Limited and anchored by Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), has launched an initial public offering (IPO) and applied to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The…
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Sport
sporting ambition into a partnership with one of Asia’s football power houses.
India eyes Zambian gems By BUUMBA CHIMBULU INDIA’S Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen trade ties with Zambia, urging stakeholders to unlock greater value from the country’s abundant gemstone resources through increased processing, manufacturing and exports. The call came…
