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Zambians remain upbeat about their financial prospects despite economic pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Consumer Pulse Study. The Q2 2025 survey found 79% of respondents optimistic about household finances over the next year, with 34% reporting higher incomes in the past three months and 38% accelerating debt repayments. However, […]

Four people died in a road traffic accident that occurred on August 13, 2025 along Great East road in Silverest area of Chongwe district. According to a statement by Zambia Police Service Assistant Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi, the accident involved a Volvo truck and trailer, bearing registration numbers ALK 7690 (Horse) and ALJ 3908,

A 40-year-old man of Mwense District in Luapula Province has strangled his 62-year-old mother-in-law to death. The incident happened on August 12, 2025 around 02.00 hours in Mpunga Village in Chief Katuta Kampemba’s area. Luapula Police Commanding Officer, Mwala Yuyi confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Esther Miyambo allegedly […]

BoZ Governor Warns Against Expecting Quick Fix for Zambia’s Economic Woes Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Governor, Dr. Denny Kalyalya, has urged Zambians to temper expectations for a rapid turnaround in the country’s economic fortunes, warning that the complex, debt-constrained challenges facing the nation cannot be solved by a single policy […]

Sampa Pushes for Nullification of 2023 PF Party Convention Patriotic Front (PF) Leader of the Opposition, Miles Bwalya Sampa, has formally submitted to the High Court a request to nullify the party’s 2023 general conference that saw him elected as president. Sampa says the move is intended to pave the way for a fresh, inclusive

Civil Society Demands Full Disclosure in CDF Expenditure Reports A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has urged the government to strengthen oversight and transparency in the management of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), warning that without stricter controls, the expanded allocation risks being undermined by mismanagement […]

SADC Trade Revolution: Zambia & Botswana Lead Kazungula Corridor Upgrade Zambia and Botswana have agreed to accelerate the expansion of trade infrastructure at the Kazungula Bridge, a strategic gateway linking Southern Africa’s transport corridors. The decision follows high-level bilateral talks aimed at boosting cargo throughput, cutting […]

ZCCM-IH Delivers K91 Million Windfall to Government Treasury ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has announced the payment of K91 million in dividends to the Zambian government, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to the national treasury. The announcement was made during a formal handover ceremony attended by government officials and […]

Cabinet nods maize exports! A policy shift aimed at unlocking economic benefits from the country’s bumper harvest, the Zambian Cabinet has approved the export of 500,000 tonnes of surplus maize to other countries. The decision, announced by Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri, is intended to boost foreign exchange earnings, create better market […]

FAZ Unveils Comprehensive 5-Year Plan to Revamp Zambian Football The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at transforming the country’s football landscape, with a focus on grassroots talent identification, infrastructure development, and strengthening technical capacity. FAZ President Andrew Kamanga […]