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ZRA TAKES ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL IMPORTS, SEIZES OVR 4, 700 CASES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has confiscated more than 4,700 cases of assorted smuggled alcoholic beverages in Kazungula, resulting in an estimated revenue loss exceeding K4.1 million. The seized beverages, including…

Nelson Zulu February 26, 2026

Economy Uncategorized

ZAMBIA POSTS K4.7 BILLION TRADE SURPLUS IN JANUARY 2026

Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has disclosed that the country posted a trade surplus of K4.7 billion in January 2026, an improvement from the K1.0 billion surplus posted in December 2025.…

Nelson Zulu February 26, 2026

Environment

ZACA URGES SWIFT ACTION TO PROTECT LIVES AMID LUSAKA FLOODS

Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has called for swift, coordinated, and visible action from all relevant authorities to safeguard lives and livelihoods following the recent heavy rains that have affected many…

Nelson Zulu February 26, 2026

Policy & Regulation

PIA UNVEILS REGULATORY SANDBOX TO BOST INSURANCE INNOVATION, INCLUSION

By Cecilia Chiluba Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) has unveiled the Insurance Regulatory Sandbox, a key innovation aimed at fostering growth and advancement within the sector. The initiative provides a…

Cecilia Chiluba February 24, 2026

CDF

COUNCIL HANDS OVER K119,000 CDF-FUNDED DENTAL CHAIR TO CHIPATA DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Chipata City Council says it has handed over a dental chair valued at K119, 950, to Chipata District Hospital, using resources from the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation. According…

Nelson Zulu February 24, 2026

Energy

FIA ZAMBIA HAILS INVESTIGATION INTO FAST DEPLETION OF ELECTRICITY UNITS

Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) Zambia has hailed the decision by regulators to investigate the fast depletion of prepaid electricity units. Alliance National Council Convener Mwiza Zulu observed that the inspection…

Nelson Zulu February 24, 2026

Uncategorized

WATER PS CALLS FOR STRONGER RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN SECTOR

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation has called for strengthened risk management systems across the water sector. Eng. Romas Kamanga emphasized that risk management should be…

Nelson Zulu February 24, 2026

Community

AGENCY URGES CONSUMERS TO CHECK PRODUCT LABELS CAREFULLY FOR SAFETY

Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it withdrew non-compliant products valued at K3,779 from the market in Eastern Province during the fourth quarter of 2025. Agency Manager for Communication and…

Nelson Zulu February 24, 2026

SMEs

FMME CALLS FOR SME-FRIENDLY LENDING RATES

Fresh Mind Movement and Entrepreneurship (FMME) has called for deliberate policies aimed at reducing lending interest rates to make it easy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to access affordable…

Nelson Zulu February 24, 2026

Uncategorized

RECENT KWACHA GAINS YET TO REFLECT IN PROPERTY PRICES – EXPERT

A real estate expert says Zambia’s property market is yet to fully reflect the recent Kwacha gains, as the impact of the stronger local currency has so far been more…

Nelson Zulu February 24, 2026