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PAY US THE K654 MILLION – 3,300 RETIREES DEMAND
May 6, 2026
PAY US THE K654 MILLION – 3,300 RETIREES DEMAND
A long-running pension dispute involving former public service workers has resurfaced, with more than 3,300 retirees still awaiting full payment…
WORLD BANK INJECTS US$33 MILLION TO TACKLE COMMERCIAL WATER LOSSES IN ZAMBIA
May 5, 2026
WORLD BANK INJECTS US$33 MILLION TO TACKLE COMMERCIAL WATER LOSSES IN ZAMBIA
The World Bank has approved US$33 million in financing through the International Development Association (IDA) for the Zambia Water Supply…
DIESEL PRICE HIKED TO K33.99, PETROL UNCHANGED
May 1, 2026
DIESEL PRICE HIKED TO K33.99, PETROL UNCHANGED
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has revised fuel pump prices, with diesel increasing from K29.78 to K33.99 per litre. Kerosene…
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES K26.3 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET AMID FISCAL PRESSURES
May 1, 2026
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES K26.3 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET AMID FISCAL PRESSURES
Government has presented Supplementary Estimates No. 1 of 2026, amounting to K26.3 billion to Parliament following emerging fiscal pressures since…
ANNUAL INFLATION DROPS TO 6.8 PERCENT IN APRIL 2026
April 30, 2026
ANNUAL INFLATION DROPS TO 6.8 PERCENT IN APRIL 2026
Inflation Drops to 6.8% in April Zambia’s annual inflation rate for April 2026 has declined to 6.8 percent, down from…
ZPPA SUSPENDS CONTRACTOR OVER FAILURE TO DELIVER CCTV PROJECT AT CHIMWEMWE LEVEL TWO HOSPITAL.
April 30, 2026
ZPPA SUSPENDS CONTRACTOR OVER FAILURE TO DELIVER CCTV PROJECT AT CHIMWEMWE LEVEL TWO HOSPITAL.
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Eligands Technologies from participating in public procurement for one year due to…
STANBIC BANK LAUNCHES SALARY SWITCH CAMPAIGN TO BOOST DIGITAL BANKING
April 30, 2026
STANBIC BANK LAUNCHES SALARY SWITCH CAMPAIGN TO BOOST DIGITAL BANKING
Stanbic Bank Zambia has launched the Salary Switch Campaign aimed at promoting digital banking and enhancing financial inclusion. Speaking during…
GOV’T PUSHES FOR WATER TARIFF REVIEW AMID FUNDING CRISIS
April 28, 2026
GOV’T PUSHES FOR WATER TARIFF REVIEW AMID FUNDING CRISIS
Government says it is engaging stakeholders on possible water tariff adjustments as the sector continues to face serious funding challenges.…
SMALLHOLDER FARMERS RISK MISSING OUT ON MAIZE EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES -AGRIC EXPERT
April 28, 2026
SMALLHOLDER FARMERS RISK MISSING OUT ON MAIZE EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES -AGRIC EXPERT
Climate-smart agriculture expert Oliver Kandela Bulaya has warned that Zambia’s decision to lift maize export restrictions could leave smallholder farmers…
AIRLINES INTRODUCE FUEL SURCHARGES AS JET FUEL PRICES RISE, PUSHING UP AIRFARES
April 27, 2026
AIRLINES INTRODUCE FUEL SURCHARGES AS JET FUEL PRICES RISE, PUSHING UP AIRFARES
The Civil Aviation Authority Director General says the increase in global fuel prices, particularly jet fuel, has forced airlines to…
