PAPSS: The Payment Revolution Driving Africa’s Economic Inte...

In a quiet but powerful shift, Africa is building the financial infrastructure to trade with itself—on its own terms. At the heart of this transformation is the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a groundbreaking initiative that’s...

Kenya reaffirms ties with Tanzania as Suluhu sworn in amid post-election unrest

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday represented President William Ruto at the swearing-in of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to strong bilateral relations and regional stability even as Tanzania...

Tanzania's President Hassan takes office after deadly election violence

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan vowed on Monday to move on from deadly protests set off by last week's disputed election as she was sworn into office for her first elected term. Opponents say the vote was rigged and that hundreds died,...

Govt concerned over delayed Zambia–Kimasala Road works in Solwezi

Government has expressed concern over the delayed works on the Zambia–Kimasala Road under construction by JDCON Zambia Limited in Solwezi District. North-Western Province Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS) Luckson Mulumbi reaffirmed government’s...

Makebi Zulu Eyes  Presidential Bid — Pledges to Heal, Unite, justice, and Constitutional Order in Zambia

Makebi Zulu Eyes Presidential Bid — Pledges to Heal, Unite, justice, and Constitutional Order in Zambia By BARNABAS ZULU LUSAKA — Prominent constitutional lawyer and former Eastern Province Minister, Hon. Makebi Zulu, has formally announced his...

Find out more as Access Holdings confirms amount paid to buy another bank

Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank, has completed the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya A major deal that will strengthen Access Bank’s footprint in East Africa and position the group for expansion in East Africa Access...

Africa’s trade champions: The top 10 exporting countries powering the continent’s internal market

Africa’s trade system is entering a decisive phase as the continent adjusts to the loss of longstanding preferential access to the United States market, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) emerging as a key framework to boost...

THE 94% ILLUSION: ZAMBIA’S DEBT RESTRUCTURING REQUIRES DEEPER SCRUTINY- Sensio Banda

THE 94% ILLUSION: ZAMBIA’S DEBT RESTRUCTURING REQUIRES DEEPER SCRUTINY ​Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane’s assertion that 94% of Zambia’s eligible debt has been restructured, based on the official creditors’ Memorandum of Understanding...

Tunisia 12th African investment destination, according to Rand Merchant Bank

Tunisia has experienced a significant drop in its investment attractiveness ranking for 2025/2026, according to the Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) report. The country is now ranked 12th out of 31 African nations, dropping from 7th in the previous report...

Disrupting Illegal Wildlife Trade: Have We Followed the Money?

As global leaders gathered for the first London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) back in 2014, ambition was running high. The first high-level meeting of its kind saw a set of powerful commitments from delegates ‘to act together to bring...

5 Reasons Why It’s Time for Zambia to Embrace 2 and 3 Wheelers for Urban Transport

Every day, Lusaka’s growing population puts more pressure on the city’s main arteries, especially Great North Road and Great East Road. As new suburbs emerge and economic activity expands, these corridors become increasingly crowded during morning...

PAPSS: The Payment Revolution Driving Africa’s Economic Integration

In a quiet but powerful shift, Africa is building the financial infrastructure to trade with itself—on its own terms. At the heart of this transformation is the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a groundbreaking initiative that’s...

Opposition lack viable economic alternatives – Sunday Chanda

PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka KANCHIBIYA Patriotic Front Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda says opposition presidential hopefuls lack alternative economic plans to rival the governing party’s agenda. Mr Chanda observes that the opposition is fragmented,...

Who is Samia Suluhu Hassan? Tanzania’s President sworn in after disputed poll, deadly protests

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan took oath on Monday for her first elected term and promised to move on from the deadly protests that followed last week’s disputed election. Opposition leaders have claimed that the vote was rigged and that...

Some things do for yourselves, don’t look up to me on everything, President HH tells Zambians

168 Views President Hakainde Hichilema President Hakainde Hichilema has implored fellow Zambians to cultivate the culture of doing things for themselves not to look up to him on everything. He made this call while officiating at the launch of a...

ZALASA tournament kicks off in Lusaka

104 Views The much anticipated Zambia Local Authorities Sports Association (ZALASA) tournament has officially opened in Lusaka today. This tournament unites local authorities from across the country to compete, celebrate and strengthen bonds....

Museveni congratulates Samia on poll win

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni with Tanzania's newly elected President Samia Suluhu./FILE Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her election victory, praising her leadership and...

Belem – ‘The Delivery COP’ – Must Secure Africa’s Future and That of Humanity

Across Africa, many efforts like these abound. They include large-scale renewable energy projects; extensive forest landscape restoration initiatives; locally led adaptation efforts; and innovative climate finance approaches. Over the last decade,...

Zambia’s economic outlook for 2026 impressive- IMF

199 Views The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Zambia’s Gross Domestic Product growth will rise to 5.8% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026. This is according to IMF’s latest world economic outlook released recently. GDP is the most common measure for...

Mnangagwa praises Samia Suluhu's election victory as Hakainde Hichilema jets off to Tanzania for inauguration

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her election. At the same time, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has departed Lusaka for Dodoma to attend her inauguration — a ceremony being...