Zambia-Mozambique Plan Joint Power Project to Boost Regional Energy Security

⬆️ REGIONAL | Zambia-Mozambique Plan Joint Power Project to Boost Regional Energy Security Zambia and Mozambique are exploring a joint electricity generation venture in Mozambique’s Tete Province, signaling a deepening of regional energy...

African investment flows evolve from aid to trade

Africa's economic narrative is undergoing a monumental shift from dependency on aid to a structure primarily driven by trade and investment. As highlighted in Rand Merchant Bank's (RMB) latest 'Where to Invest in Africa' report, the continent...

Access Holdings acquires National Bank of Kenya for N179bn

Access Holdings Plc, parent company of Access Bank, has finalised its N179.1 billion ($109.6 million) acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), enhancing its foothold in East Africa’s financial market. The acquisition, first announced in...

Groundbreaking of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant at Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone

The Government of the Republic of Zambia today held a groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing plant at the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone. President Hakainde Hichilema was represented by the Minister...

Zambia-Malawi maize importation: A crucial move to safeguard Malawi’s food security, economic stability

The decision by the Malawian government to import 200,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia has ignited considerable debate among economic experts, with some questioning its wisdom and potential impact on local producers. However, a closer,...

Global union urges action on alleged violations at Chinese mines in Africa

In brief: IndustriALL Global Union’s world mining conference has convened in Sydney, Australia, seeking to boost employee unions as a check against multinational corporations. The union has alleged that widespread labour violations in...

Africa’s digital currency revolution gains ground as Bank of Zambia confirms AKL Lumi’s Authenticity 

By: Gloria Anderson Africa’s push toward a unified digital financial system has taken a major leap forward as the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) officially confirmed the authenticity of the AKL Lumi endorsement letter (Ref: BOZ/EXEC/DG/LFS/BP, dated August...

Zambia, Mozambique vow to deepen energy, trade cooperation

LUSAKA, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and visiting Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo on Thursday held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. In his remarks at the meeting, Hichilema reaffirmed the...

MP refutes claims on Zambia-Kimasala road washed off

Solwezi Central Member of Parliament Stafford Mulusa has refuted social media reports alleging that the Zambia-Kimasala road under construction by JDCon Zambia construction company, was washed off due to poor quality works following the Saturday,...

Smart Zambia, World Bank to implement Digital Public Infrastructure

Smart Zambia in collaboration with the World Bank is set to implement Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that will harness the potential of digital transformation, enhance service delivery, and foster economic growth. Smart Zambia Government...

African diplomats call for new narrative of continent’s economy

African diplomats and a World Bank adviser said African countries’ leaders must work to shift the international community’s view of African nations from aid-dependent to valuable global trading partners in the University Student Center Thursday....

Zambia and Malawi Forge $77 Million Maize Supply Partnership

Zambia has signed a landmark $77 million agreement to supply Malawi with 200,000 metric tonnes of maize, reinforcing regional solidarity in addressing food security challenges. The deal follows President Hakainde Hichilema's announcement that...

Standard Chartered to sell Ugandan retail banking arm to Absa

UK-based Standard Chartered has reportedly agreed to divest its wealth and retail banking operations in Uganda to Absa Group, a South African financial institution, for an undisclosed sum. Under the terms of the deal, Absa Bank Uganda will acquire...

Digital infrastructure critical to driving Zambia’s investment potential- Mutati

Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, says digital infrastructure is critical to driving Zambia’s investment and technology. Mr Mutati has further highlighted that Zambia and the Czech Republic partnership through advanced engineering...

Zambia Is Running on Empty: The UPND Has Failed, But the Opposition Might Blow 2026 Too

OPINION | Zambia Is Running on Empty: The UPND Has Failed, But the Opposition Might Blow 2026 Too By Lawrence Nymbiri , October 2025 Let us be clear: Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND are not favourites in 2026. They are limping politically, morally...

Important questions for Mudolo before he can claim to fix Zambia

HERE is a promise from one of the recognised presidential aspirants ahead of the 2026 elections: “My fellow Zambians, we cannot build this economy in the dark. We will end this tragic energy crisis. This should not be happening 61 years after...

Unicloud Africa Debuts Sovereign Cloud Platform With 99.999% Uptime SLA, Zero Egress Fees, Local Currency Billing

1 Unicloud Africa, the premier pan-African cloud platform dedicated to advancing the continent’s digital sovereignty, today unveiled the groundbreaking launch and immediate availability of its enterprise-grade Sovereign Cloud and Artificial...

BEING FIRED IS NOT THE END: I was fired as the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia- Nevers Mumba

BEING FIRED IS NOT THE END I was fired as the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia. It was one of the most painful and public moments of my life. Overnight, headlines changed, relationships shifted, and many people who once celebrated me found...

Intra-African Trade: COMESA’s digital payment system unlocks opportunities for Egypt

On October 9, 2025, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) announced a major evolution in its payment infrastructure—a new digital platform that allows businesses to settle cross-border transactions directly in their national...

Malawi Secures $45m from World Bank to Import Maize from Zambia

Malawi Secures $45m from World Bank to Import Maize from Zambia Government says it has secured $45 million from the World Bank, funds that have been earmarked for the importation of 200,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia, under government to...