BLOOMBERG ANTICIPATES OVER 6% GROWTH OF ZAMBIAN ECONOMY
Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has welcomed Bloomberg’s revised positive outlook for Zambia, which projects economic growth of over 6% in 2025, the highest since 2018, when the economy grew by 4%. The updated forecast, issued in August 2025 by Bloomberg’s Matthew Winkler, follows an earlier presentation on Zambia’s economic prospects at […]
ECL REPATRIATION CASE ADJOURNED TO MONDAY
The case in which the family of late former President Edgar Lungu has applied for leave to appeal the court’s judgment on the repatriation of his body has been adjourned to Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 hours. The adjournment follows a request by the Lungu family’s lawyer, Senior Counsel Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who asked the […]
ECZ TO COMMENCE NATIONWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION IN OCTOBER
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that the nationwide voter registration exercise will commence on October 13, 2025, across all the country’s 156 constituencies. ECZ Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis, said the exercise is targeting 3.5 million eligible voters, based on national population statistics. Speaking during ECZ’s stakeholder’s meeting on the 2026 general elections roadmap […]
GOV’T INSISTS THAT WATER SUPPLIED ON THE CB IS SAFE
Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Mike Mposha, says over 80% compliance levels have been recorded at sampled sites along affected rivers following the recent pollution incident involving Sino Metals. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. Mposha said 251 water samples were collected across ten districts on the Copperbelt, with results showing […]
BULAYA CONCERNED OVER INCONSISTENT SUPPLY OF GRAIN BAGS BY FRA
Agriculture expert, Oliver Bulaya, has expressed concern over the inconsistent supply of empty grain bags by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to some satellite depots in various districts. Recently, Kapiri Mposhi District Commissioner, Francis Hasalama, said the shortage of empty grain bags had slowed down maize purchases in the district. Speaking in an interview with […]
ZAMBIA LAND ALLIANCE CALLS FOR LAWS TO LIMIT INVESTOR LAND OWNERSHIP
The Zambia Land Alliance has called for the enactment of laws that limit the amount of land that can be sold to investors and the duration for which it can be leased. Alliance Executive Director, Patrick Musole, described it as unfortunate that land is easily allocated to investors at a time when studies indicate that […]
SILVEREST ACCIDENT SADDENING – CRAZ
The Commuters Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) has expressed sadness over the death of four people, including two students and a Yango driver, who died on the spot in a road traffic accident along the Great East Road. The accident occurred in the Silverest area when a Volvo truck and trailer failed to keep to […]
EMPLOYEE QUALIFIED PERSONAL TO ADMINISTER MEDICINES – ZAMRA
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has warned pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies against engaging unqualified individuals to dispense medicines to customers. ZAMRA Public Relations Officer, Lister Mutukwa, said the trend, commonly reported in some pharmacies, poses a serious risk to public health, as it may result in patients receiving incorrect medication. Speaking in an interview […]
ZCSA AND TBZ SEEK STRATEGIC COLLABORATION
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and the Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) have expressed willingness to enter into a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening regulatory frameworks, promoting compliance, safeguarding public health, consumer protection, and industry integrity in tobacco production, processing, and marketing. Key potential areas of cooperation include Information Sharing, Capacity Building and Policy […]
BOZ MAINTAINS POLICY RATE AT 14.5%
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14.5%, citing the continued downward trend in inflation, which has fallen from 14% in June to 13% in July. BoZ Governor, Denny Kalyalya, said the decision will help consolidate the progress made in curbing inflation. Speaking during the Monetary Police rate update in […]