Inflation drops to single digit
TRYNESS TEMBO Lusaka ZAMBIA’S inflation rate has declined to a single digit, falling to 9.4 percent from 11.2 percent recorded last month. The decrease brings inflation closer to Government’s target…
Zambia passes IMF review, unlocks $190m
JOHN CHAAMBWA, PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka SEVERAL stakeholders have welcomed the completion of the sixth and final review under the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-supported 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and…
Building on tourism gains for economic diversification
THE Government deserves recognition for the sustained gains in Zambia’s tourism sector, which has continued to show resilience and promise in the post-COVID period. The latest figures released by Minister…
13,700 get TEVET bursaries
JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka GOVERNMENT has awarded 13,685 technical education, vocational and entrepreneurship training (TEVET) bursaries in priority areas like agriculture, information and communications technology, and digital skills. Announcing the awards…
Gold shouldn’t create rivers of blood – HH
President says Govt wants proper control of mineral MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka IN HIS relentless efforts to sanitise the mining sector, President Hakainde Hichilema says he does not want Zambia’s mineral…
Govt targets $5bn investment in 2026
DOREEN NAWA Lusaka GOVERNMENT is targeting at least US$5 billion in new investments in 2026, building on the success of last year’s Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC), which attracted US$3.4…
Austrian side sign U-17 captain, Phiri nods Copper Queens call
MULWANDA LUPIYA Lusaka AUSTRIAN giants Red Bull Salzburg have signed Zambia under-17 team captain Jonathan Kalimina on a long-term contract. And France-based striker Samiah Phiri says it is an honour…
Zesco coach wants stronger finish
- Target 9 points in 3 remaining Group D matches, Power told to up game NDINAWE SIMPELWE Ndola GAFFER Mathews Ndhlovu says Zesco United have no option but to finish…
Fleeing illegal miners flood Mufumbwe lodges
AMOS KAWISHA Solwezi SOME illegal miners fleeing Kikonge Gold Mine following a recent Zambia Army operation to flush them out of the premises have taken refuge in nearby areas within…
ECZ tips political party agents in Kasama
MARY LEMBA Kasama THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged political parties and other stakeholders in Kasama to strictly adhere to the electoral code of conduct and fully understand…