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Stanbic anticipated energy crisis, shifted focus to client solutions – Lubamba
Stanbic Bank Zambia says its early focus on identifying solutions to the country’s emerging energy challenges helped it respond more effectively as the power crisis intensified. Stanbic Bank Zambia Head Corporate & Investment Banking, Helen Lubamba, said the bank began tracking developments in the energy…
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Before You Sign, Show US the Deal
AIPAC urges government to publish revised US health MoU, saying citizens deserve to know the...
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Mwewa installed as Lusaka mayor
MAZOMBWE BANDA, JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka, Luanshya NEWLY-INSTALLED Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa says keeping the country’s capital city clean is a shared responsibility rather than the duty of the council alone, pledging to place the interests of residents at the centre of his administration. Mr Mwewa…
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Stanbic’s Helen Lubamba wins Energy Finance Trailblazer Award
Stanbic Bank Zambia Head Corporate & Investment Banking, Helen Lubamba, has been awarded the Energy Finance Trailblazer Award in recognition of her leadership in energy finance and contribution to structuring and facilitating transformative investments in the energy sector. Lubamba received the award during the 2026…
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Govt Warns Public Offices against Leaking Confidential Information
Permanent Secretary Technical Services in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Nicholas Phiri,...
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Government Tightens Internal Audit Standards
The Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen internal audit standards across...
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Stop the Splits, Protect Workers
Labour leaders call for stronger union unity, better protection for young and informal workers as...
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Government Officials Told to Work Together
Local Government Permanent Secretary for Technical Services NICHOLAS PHIRI says District Commissioners...
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Zambia Among African Economies with Stronger Growth Outlook
Zambia is among nearly three-quarters of Sub-Saharan African countries whose economic growth outlook has been...
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$3.6bn health boost
MATHEWS MALAZIKA, CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka ZAMBIA and the United States are tomorrow set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on health financing involving a combined commitment of more than US$3.6 billion over the next five years, in what Government says will strengthen the country’s…
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UK, Zambia Strengthen Health Cooperation
The United Kingdom says it remains committed to working with Zambia and...
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Verify, Report, Don’t Take Sides
Kawana urges journalists to remain impartial as Communications and Information Centre deploys 54 media professionals...
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Mietmakler in Germany Rental Expert Guide 2026
Mietmakler is a German term for a rental agent or broker who helps tenants find apartments and houses. Mietmakler acts as an intermediary between renters and landlords, using local market knowledge, professional networks, and access to private listings to match people with suitable rental homes…
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Zambia, US finalise $3.6 billion health deal after public outcry over contentious clauses
Zambia has finalised negotiations with the United States government on a new five-year health agreement, paving the way for the mobilisation of US$3.6 billion for the health sector, Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi announced in Lusaka on Tuesday. Chilengi said the agreement, which had undergone…
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Govt to Crack Down on Non-Performers
Government has warned that public officials who frustrate the implementation of government programmes will be...
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Government to Sign USD 1.5bn Health Mou with US on Thursday
Government says it will sign the Health Memorandum of Understanding with the United States government...
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Boarding houses should comply with regulations
WE HAVE taken note of the warning by Kitwe City Council (KCC) regarding boarding houses that are overcrowded and lack adequate sanitation facilities. This scenario is certainly not unique to Kitwe – it is the prevailing situation in most urbanised towns, including Lusaka, where demand…
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LCC now wants decongested CBD
PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka LUSAKA City Council has completed the first phase of its Operation Clear Path campaign and is now moving to phase two, which will focus on decongesting the central business district (CBD) and relocating buses operating from undesignated locations. Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa…
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Zambia, US reach deal
Parties ready to sign $1.5 billion health funding pact MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka THE Zambian Government is ready to sign a US$1.5 billion health funding agreement with the United States after resolving concerns over clauses relating to data protection and specimen sharing, Minister of Health Roma…
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Zambia to Sign Us$1.5 Billion U.s. Health Funding Agreement
Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi says Zambia is expected to sign a major health funding...
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DPP demands full disclosure of $1.5 billion health agreement with U.S.
Antonio Mwanza of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has called on Government to publish the full US$1.5 billion five-year health agreement with the United States before signing it. Mwanza said Government had indicated that it had resolved contentious provisions in the proposed agreement, including a requirement…
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Zambia to Host Second High-Level Lobito Corridor Meeting
Zambia will host the second high-level Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting in Lusaka from October 5th...
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Zambia, US Finalise $1.5 Billion Health Deal
Health Minister, ROMA CHILENGI, says Zambia and the United States have finalised...