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MANUFACTURERS BACK 24-HOUR ECONOMY POLICY

Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the government to ensure the successful rollout of the 24-hour economy. ZAM President, Mohammed Umar described government’s new…

Cecilia Chiluba March 19, 2026

Energy

HICHILEMA URGES OMCS TO LEVERAGE GLOBAL NETWORKS TO SECURE FUEL SUPPLY AMID MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

President Hakainde Hichilema had called on Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to use their international networks to maintain fuel supply continuity amid the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking during an…

Cecilia Chiluba March 18, 2026

Technology & Innovation

GOVT URGES JOURNALISTS TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY AS ZAMBIA HOSTS AFRICAN MEDIA COUNCILS CONFERENCE

Government has urged the media industry to evolve and respond to technological change in order to promote a free, responsible and credible media that the public can trust. Mr. Mweetwa…

Cecilia Chiluba March 18, 2026

Policy & Regulation

AIPAC CALLS FOR WITHDRAWAL OF TOBACCO CONTROL BILL 2025 FOR INCLUSIVE CONSULTATION

Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has implored the Government to withdraw the proposed Tobacco Control Bill 2025 in its current form, citing lack of wider consultation and dialogue…

Nelson Zulu March 18, 2026

FOREX

BOZ BEGINS DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTOCURRENCY PROVIDERS

Bank of Zambia (BoZ) says it has embarked on the development and implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating in the country. Virtual Asset…

Cecilia Chiluba March 17, 2026

Energy

EXPERT URGES GOVT TO BOOST FUEL RESERVE TO 6 MONTHS FOR ENERGY SECURITY

An Energy Expert has reaffirmed calls for the government to consider expanding the country’s fuel reserve capacity to at least six months to strengthen energy security during global supply chain…

News Desk March 17, 2026

Economy

WORLD BANK’S US$45 MILLION POLICY SUPPORT TO BOOST ZAMBIA’S BUDGET STABILITY — ECONOMIST

An Economist says the US$45 million World Bank policy support to Zambia will help ease pressure on government finances and support macroeconomic stability. World Bank, through the International Development Association,…

Cecilia Chiluba March 17, 2026

Community

MONGU FLOOD VICTIMS RECEIVE RELIEF FOOD, ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

Government has delivered relief food and essential supplies to flood-affected residents in the Liyoyelo area of Mongu, Western province. Western Province Permanent Secretary Simomo Akapelwa, accompanied by Mongu District Commissioner…

Nelson Zulu March 17, 2026

Community

ZCSA WARNS AGAINST SALE OF USED UNDERGARMENTS, ILLICIT SPIRITS DURING KABWE ROADSHOW

Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has warned traders and consumers against the sale and consumption of used undergarments as well as unregulated potable spirits, citing serious health risks associated with…

Cecilia Chiluba March 17, 2026

Mining

ASSOCIATION THREATENS TO EXPOSE MINES DEFYING LOCAL CONTENT LAW

Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors in Zambia says it will begin exposing and taking legal action against mining companies that fail to comply with local content requirements under Statutory…

Cecilia Chiluba March 11, 2026