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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…
GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS TAZAMA OPEN ACCESS FRAMEWORK AMID FUEL SUPPLY EMERGENCY
April 24, 2026
GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS TAZAMA OPEN ACCESS FRAMEWORK AMID FUEL SUPPLY EMERGENCY
Government has announced that it has temporarily suspended the Tazama Open Access Framework for a period of six months, from…
INFRASTRUCTURE, SAFETY FEARS EMERGE OVER NIGHT TRAVEL ROLLOUT
April 22, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE, SAFETY FEARS EMERGE OVER NIGHT TRAVEL ROLLOUT
Poor road conditions, inadequate street lighting, and weak traffic enforcement are raising fresh concerns over the safety of commuters following…
