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ERB cuts fuel prices for August as global oil falls
THE Energy Regulation Board has reduced pump prices for all petroleum products for August 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a weaker Kwacha. In a statement issued Friday, July 31, 2026, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda said the new prices take effect at midnight…
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Business
Zambia’s annual inflation holds steady at 6.5% in July
ZAMBIA’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 6.5% in July 2026, the same level recorded in June, the Zambia Statistics Agency has said. Speaking during the monthly inflation briefing in Lusaka, ZAMSTAT Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the July rate means that, on average, the…
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Zambia targets 82% domestic financing for 2026 budget, says Treasury Secretary
ZAMBIA expects 82% of resources supporting the 2026 National Budget to be mobilized domestically through tax and non-tax revenue, up from 55.2% in 2021, Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has said. Nkulukusa said the increase reflects Zambia’s shift from reliance on borrowing and external…
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Sport
Zambia’s Copper Queens rout Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON opener
ZAMBIA made a statement in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opener, cruising to a 6-0 win over Egypt in Group C on Tuesday. Barbra Banda led the way with four goals, becoming Zambia’s all-time leading scorer in WAFCON history. Veteran Rachael Nachula, 40, also…
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Copper Queens won’t underestimate Egypt, says Häuptle
ZAMBIA coach Nora Häuptle says the Copper Queens will not take Egypt lightly when the two sides meet in their opening Group C match at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Despite Zambia entering the match as favourites, Häuptle said her side is…
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Entertainment
Zambian musician T-Sean loses wife, Sharai
PROMINENT Zambian musician Richard Mulenga, popularly known as T-Sean, has lost his wife, Sharai Mulonda Mulenga. The Zambia Association of Musicians, ZAM, announced the passing on, saying the music fraternity mourns alongside the award-winning singer and producer during this painful period. In a statement, ZAM…
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Sport
Patson Daka signs with Hamburger SV after Leicester exit
ZAMBIA international striker Patson Daka has joined Bundesliga club Hamburger SV on a free transfer, weeks after his contract with Leicester City expired. Daka, 27, spent five seasons at Leicester. The club and player opted not to renew the deal when it expired in June…
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Lameck Banda in trouble at Lecce over late return
CHIPOLOPOLO winger Lameck Banda is facing possible disciplinary action from Italian Serie A side Lecce after allegedly failing to return to Italy in time for the start of the club’s pre-season preparations. In a statement, Lecce said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding Banda’s delayed…
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Business
KCM Pledges ZMW 93 Million (US$5 Million) to Transform National Football Development in Zambia
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a landmark ZMW 93 million (US$5 million) sponsorship pledge over the next five years with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), aimed at strengthening football development across the country. This sponsorship reflects the passion of KCM’s employees and workforce…
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Business
From Idea to Action: Practical Business Tips from 1xBet Business School
A business often starts with one clear question: what do people need, and how can I provide it better, faster or more reliably? In Zambia, many business ideas come from everyday needs: food near busy areas, tailoring, phone repairs, delivery, fresh products or services that…
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Sport
Power Dynamos extend Mutapa’s contract through 2029
POWER Dynamos have extended head coach Osward Mutapa’s contract through 2029 following a successful run that included back-to-back league titles. Mutapa has overseen one of the club’s most successful periods in recent history, leading Power to consecutive MTN Super League championships in the 2024-25 and…
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Business
Keeping Zambia Moving: The Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango Partner Drivers, Couriers, Passengers and Customers
As football fans across Zambia gather to watch the World Cup, the tournament is shaping more than just conversations around the beautiful game. Across Lusaka, it is also changing how people move around the city, how they order food, and how partner drivers and partner…
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Business
Kwatamo Touch Muli Coca-Cola! Ndola Turns Up At The 2026 Zambia International Trade Fair
Excitement. Music. Laughter. Winning moments. That was the atmosphere at the 2026 Zambia International Trade Fair on Saturday, 4 July, as thousands of people flocked to the showgrounds to experience one of Zambia’s biggest and most anticipated annual events. Celebrating its Silver Jubilee, this year’s…
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Sport
Zanaco FC Announces Departure of Ladies Coach Florence Mwila After Five Years
ZANACO Football Club has announced the departure of Zanaco Ladies Head Coach Florence Mwila, bringing to a close what the club described as “an outstanding chapter” in the team’s history. In a statement issued by the club’s Media & Communications Department, Zanaco said Mwila had…
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Sport
FAZ Mourns Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the death of former Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape. He was 67. FAZ said Mwape died at Nchanga South Mine Hospital in Chingola after a short illness. FAZ President Keith Mweemba described the death as a “huge…
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Business
Bus Fares Drop Nationwide Following Fuel Price Reduction
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has announced a reduction in bus fares nationwide, effective July 6, 2026, following a downward adjustment in fuel pump prices. In a statement issued by Chilufya Mwelwa, Head – Public Relations. RTSA said the revision was approved by…
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Business
ZRA Raids Picton Management in Lusaka Over Suspected Tax Evasion
THE Zambia Revenue Authority has raided Picton Management Company Limited over suspected tax evasion and financial irregularities in its manufacturing operations. In a statement issued by Mr. Oliver Nzala, Manager for ZRA Corporate Communications. ZRA said preliminary investigations point to possible under-declaration of production and…
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Business
The Yango Food iPhone giveaway is BACK!
Yango Food is once again giving customers the chance to win big, with THREE iPhone 17s up for grabs this July. Here’s how to enter: 🍔 Place 5 Yango Food orders worth K160 or more between 1st and 31st July 🎉 Get automatically entered into…
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Business
Zambia’s GDP Is Likely to Leapfrog: Why the GDP Rebasing Exercise Could Transform the Country’s Economic Profile
By any economic standard, Zambia is on the verge of one of the most significant statistical transformations in its modern history. While many people associate economic growth solely with factories being built, mines opening, or exports increasing, there is another important…
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The Economy Is Like the Health of a Human Being: Macroeconomic Fundamentals Are the Body’s Vital Signs
When a patient walks into a hospital, the first thing a doctor does is not prescribe medication. Instead, the doctor conducts an examination by checking the patient’s vital signs. Blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, blood sugar…
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ZRA Commissions 220kW Solar System to Cut Grid Reliance
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has commissioned a 220kWp solar power system in a bid to improve energy reliability and reduce costs amid national power challenges. Commissioner General Dingani Banda officially launched the project. It comprises a 120kW installation at ZRA Head Office in Lusaka…
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Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says
Zambia’s mining, energy and agriculture sectors have drawn significant investor interest as the government’s fiscal consolidation gains traction after emerging from a sovereign default, said Citi’s country chief. “We have noted increased interest, especially when we have seen significant strides being made in terms of…
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ZRA seizes smuggled heavy-duty grader in Kapiri Mposhi, prevents K615,000 revenue loss
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized a smuggled heavy-duty self-propelled motor grader and the commercial truck used to transport it in Kapiri Mposhi, preventing a revenue loss of more than K615,000. The interception occurred on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, during anti-smuggling patrols along the…
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Business
ZAFFICO Eyes K1.8 Billion Revenue by 2029 Through Forestry Expansion
ZAMBIA Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation Plc has unveiled plans to grow annual revenue from K460 million in 2025 to K1.8 billion by 2029 as it seeks to become a fully integrated forestry and wood-processing company. Speaking at the Rights Issue Bell-Ringing Ceremony in Lusaka…
