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INFLATION DROPS TO 7.1 PER CENT IN MARCH
March 26, 2026
INFLATION DROPS TO 7.1 PER CENT IN MARCH
The Zambia Statistics Agency has announced that annual inflation has reduced to 7.1 percent in March 2026, down from 7.5…
GOVERNMENT TO ROLL OUT 24-HOUR ECONOMY IN PHASES
March 25, 2026
GOVERNMENT TO ROLL OUT 24-HOUR ECONOMY IN PHASES
Government says the implementation of a 24-hour economy is attainable and necessary to accelerate Zambia’s economic growth and create more…
ZAMBIA, FINLAND PARTNERSHIP ESSENTIAL FOR MINING AND ENERGY SECTORS
March 25, 2026
ZAMBIA, FINLAND PARTNERSHIP ESSENTIAL FOR MINING AND ENERGY SECTORS
Finland Ambassador to Zambia, Saana Halinen says interest in the Zambian market among Finnish companies is growing steadily, with 15…
GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURED €94.6 MILLION DEBT WITH ITALY, EXTENDS MATURITY TO 2043
March 21, 2026
GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURED €94.6 MILLION DEBT WITH ITALY, EXTENDS MATURITY TO 2043
Government has signed an agreement with Italy to restructure a €94.6 million debt facility, extending the repayment period from 2027…
CSPR RAISES CONCERNS OVER 24-HOUR ECONOMY, URGES STRONG SAFEGUARDS FOR VULNERABLE WORKERS
March 21, 2026
CSPR RAISES CONCERNS OVER 24-HOUR ECONOMY, URGES STRONG SAFEGUARDS FOR VULNERABLE WORKERS
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has expressed concern that Zambia’s newly approved 24-hour economy could harm vulnerable citizens…
OVER 100 MUNYAULE TRADERS LOSE BID FOR COMPENSATION FOR DEMOLISHED STALLS
March 19, 2026
OVER 100 MUNYAULE TRADERS LOSE BID FOR COMPENSATION FOR DEMOLISHED STALLS
Over a 100 Lumumba’s Munyaule market traders have lost a bid for compensation for financial loss inccured during the demolition…
MAAMBA ENERGY EXPANDS POWER GENERATION WITH NEW THERMAL AND SOLAR ENERGY-EFFICIENT
March 18, 2026
MAAMBA ENERGY EXPANDS POWER GENERATION WITH NEW THERMAL AND SOLAR ENERGY-EFFICIENT
Maamba Energy CEO Lt. Col. Cyrus C. Minwalla has disclosed that the company is constructing Phase Two of its thermal…
CABINET BACKS 24-HOUR ECONOMY, PUSHES KEY REFORMS
March 18, 2026
CABINET BACKS 24-HOUR ECONOMY, PUSHES KEY REFORMS
Government has approved the introduction of a 24-hour economy, allowing businesses, markets and bus stations to operate round-the-clock to stimulate…
MEDIA MUST PREPARE CITIZENS FOR TOUGH TIMES AHEAD — MWEETWA URGES
March 18, 2026
MEDIA MUST PREPARE CITIZENS FOR TOUGH TIMES AHEAD — MWEETWA URGES
Minister of Information and Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has urged the media to not only uphold professionalism ahead of…
SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM UNDER THREAT-NAQUEZ
March 15, 2026
SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM UNDER THREAT-NAQUEZ
The National Action for Quality Education (NAQUEZ) has urged the Ministry of Education to reinfence the school feeding program to…
