MoneyFM 93.7 – Think Business

ECONOMIST BACKS CENTRAL BANK AS FIRST BUYER OF GOLD

An Economist has backed the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development’s move to make the Central Bank the first buyer of gold produced in Zambia. Recently, Ministry of Mines announced…

Cecilia Chiluba September 2, 2026

Governance

HICHILEMA SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM, PLEDGES ECONOMIC EXPANSION UNDER GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA

President Hakainde Hichilema has officially been sworn in for a second five-year term as Zambia’s Head of State. The inauguration ceremony was held at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka,…

Cecilia Chiluba September 1, 2026

Energy

ZESCO INTENSIFIES SENSITIZATION ON K150 SUBSIDIZED ELECTRICITY CONNECTIONS

ZESCO Limited has intensified sensitization campaigns on the Sustainable Electricity Supply for Southern Division (SESSD) Project, targeting communities in Eastern Province. The project is aimed at providing 12,200 affordable electricity…

Cecilia Chiluba September 1, 2026

Environment

LUSAKA LAWYER HAILS ENVIRONMENT COURT

A Renowned lawyer and former Presidential Press Aide has hailed the planned establishment of a Lands and Environment Court at the High Court. Recently, Chief Justice Mumba Malila, announced plans…

Cecilia Chiluba September 1, 2026

Energy

ERB MAINTAINS FUEL PRICES FOR SEPTEMBER

Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained fuel pump prices for September 2026 despite upward pressure on international oil prices and the exchange rate. Under the new pricing structure, petrol will…

Cecilia Chiluba August 31, 2026

Economy

CSPR URGES STRONGER REVENUE COLLECTION, FISCAL DISCIPLINE AMID ECONOMIC GAINS

Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has acknowledged positive developments in the broader economy during the first six months of 2026. CSPR Executive Director, Isabel Mukelabai noted that Real Gross…

Cecilia Chiluba August 21, 2026

Tourism

GOVERNMENT SET TO RESTOCK LOWER LUANO GMA WITH PUKU, BUFFALO

Government is set to restock the Lower Luano Game Management Area (GMA) with 50 puku and 50 buffalo as part of efforts to restore wildlife populations, strengthen biodiversity conservation and…

Cecilia Chiluba August 21, 2026

Community

LUWINGU COUNCIL OPENS ROADS TO NEW GRAVEYARD SITE

Luwingu Town Council says it has commenced works to open 31 kilometres of access roads in the New Luwingu area, off the Mansa-Kasama Road, where the local authority’s first-ever graveyard…

Cecilia Chiluba August 21, 2026

Education

HEA GAZETTES 1,966 ACCREDITED LEARNING PROGRAMMES FOR 2026

Higher Education Authority (HEA) has gazetted a total of 1,966 accredited learning programmes being offered by public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Zambia. According to the 2026 Gazette…

Cecilia Chiluba August 21, 2026

CDF

NSAMA BENEFITS FROM CDF-FUNDED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Acting Northern Province Permanent Secretary says Nsama District is among the areas benefiting from increased Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations, with several infrastructure projects being implemented to improve service delivery…

Cecilia Chiluba August 12, 2026