FNB Zambia to Take Over Standard Chartered Retail Operations

First National Bank Zambia has struck a deal to acquire Standard Chartered's retail and wealth banking operations in what represents one of the largest banking sector transactions in recent years. The agreement will transfer Standard Chartered's...

Who controls African trade finance?

African trade dynamics are undergoing a significant shift, with small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) at the heart of its potential growth. In a recent discussion with CNBC Africa, Cheryl Buss, CEO of Absa International, highlighted the...

Zambia needs an updated constitution, and the people will shape it

Reform of Zambia’s constitution has been attempted many times before but has often stalled or been derailed by politics. This time, we have no choice but to do better. We must do better. If we are serious about deepening our democracy,...

Standard Chartered exits retail banking in Zambia, sells business to FNB

Standard Chartered and First National Bank (FNB) Zambia have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered Zambia’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in Zambia. This follows Standard Chartered’s 27 November 2024...

Standard Chartered Zambia to sell Wealth & Retail Banking Business to FNB Zambia

Standard Chartered and First National Bank (FNB) Zambia have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered Zambia’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in Zambia. This follows Standard Chartered’s 27 November 2024...

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...

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...

President Hichilema arrives in Tanzania

President Hakainde Hichilema has arrived in Dodoma, Tanzania for a one-day-state visit. President Hichilema is in Tanzania for the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Samia Suluhu Hassan. The media reports that the Presidential plane carrying...

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,...

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....

Kindiki among leaders at Samia Suluhu's swearing-in ceremony

DP Kindiki flies out to Entebbe for the 63rd Uganda Independence Day celebrations in October, 2025. [DPCS] Regional leaders on Monday, November 3, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan at State House in...