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IMF Wraps Up Zambia Programme, Unlocks Final USD190 Million: What It Means

IMF Wraps Up Zambia Programme, Unlocks Final USD190 Million: What It Means

VIEWPOINT | IMF Wraps Up Zambia Programme, Unlocks Final USD190 Million: What It Means The International Monetary Fund has closed the books on Zambia’s 38-month...
NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE RESIDENTS DECRY LACK OF DEVELOPMENT AHEAD OF ELECTIONS

NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE RESIDENTS DECRY LACK OF DEVELOPMENT AHEAD OF ELECTIONS

NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE RESIDENTS DECRY LACK OF DEVELOPMENT AHEAD OF ELECTIONS By Jack Makayi Solwezi 21st January 2026 Residents of Zambia’s North-Western Province have expressed deep frustration...
Eastern Province powers 70% grade 12 pass rate

Eastern Province powers 70% grade 12 pass rate

Eastern Province powers 70% grade 12 pass rate THE mouse eating province has been given the bragging rights over its tribal cousins from the North...
LAWYER BACKS MILITARY ROLE IN CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MINERS

LAWYER BACKS MILITARY ROLE IN CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MINERS

LAWYER BACKS MILITARY ROLE IN CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MINERS The Zambia Army Commander’s recent statement that soldiers would “exterminate” illegal miners has sparked intense public...
Kwacha Ranked Among World's Strongest Currencies

Kwacha Ranked Among World’s Strongest Currencies

Africa-Press - Zambia. The Zambian kwacha closed 2025 as one of the world’s strongest-performing currencies, a development attributed largely to soaring global copper prices. According...
Reducing Load-Shedding Hours Not Linked to Elections

Reducing Load-Shedding Hours Not Linked to Elections

Africa-Press - Zambia. By: Thomas Afroman Mwale Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs, Levy Ngoma, has assured Zambians that the improved and stable...
Zambia Accepts Chinese Currency for Mining Taxes

Zambia Accepts Chinese Currency for Mining Taxes

Africa-Press - Zambia. With China’s seeming insatiable appetite for foreign investment and trade running into billions, it’s unsurprising that its national currency must be...
Dr. Chikwanda Discusses China's Energy Exports in Beijing

Dr. Chikwanda Discusses China’s Energy Exports in Beijing

Africa-Press - Zambia. Beijing — Energy expert Dr. Johnstone Chikwanda has commended the Zambian Embassy for its continued efforts in strengthening Zambia–China bilateral relations,...
Zambia Maize Deal Boosts Malawi Food Security

Zambia Maize Deal Boosts Malawi Food Security

Africa-Press - Zambia. After weeks of anticipation, Malawi’s landmark maize import agreement with Zambia has officially swung into action, marking a major step forward...
Zambia Maize Deal Boosts Malawi's Food Security

Zambia Maize Deal Boosts Malawi’s Food Security

Africa-Press - Zambia. After weeks of anticipation, Malawi’s landmark maize import agreement with Zambia has officially swung into action, marking a major step forward...