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THE Bank of Zambia has cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 250 basis points to 10.75%, and Governor Denny Kalyalya is urging commercial banks to pass on the benefit to consumers and businesses. The reduction means commercial banks can access funds at a lower cost, with the expectation that savings will be passed on through
Lusaka - Zambia: The final score will show Zambia beat Togo 2-0 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. What the world will remember is that
LUSAKA – Catholic Priest Father Moses Gladson Phiri has launched a blistering attack on the Vatican Ambassador to Zambia, Archbishop Gian Luca Perici, accusing him of failing to perform his duties following the recent arrest of Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda Speaking during a live broadcast on Christian Nation FM, on the popular program Sunday […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS STATEMENT BY HON. GIVEN LUBINDA POST-ELECTION NATIONAL DIALOGUE: DEMOCRACY, RULE OF LAW, NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE ZAMBIA WE ALL WANT Lusaka, Zambia | 30 September 2026 1. OPENING: A CALL FOR CALM, TRUTH AND NATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY I have had the privilege of serving the Republic of Zambia in various senior public […]
A REFLECTION ON HIS GRACE THE MOST REV. ARCHBISHOP IGNATIUS CHAMA’S HOMILY. We Come Here To Stay And Keep Watch! I have sat with these words since I heard them at the Solidarity Mass for Archbishop Alick Banda. I have prayed with them. And I must say, Zambia has been given a Bishop who is […]
MUHABI LUNGU ACCUSES HH OF DOUBLE STANDARDS OVER FOREIGN TRIPS Senior Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance member Muhabi Lungu has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of double standards over his decision to skip the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) while undertaking a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement dated September 29, 2026, Mr Lungu […]
MWANZA WARNS AGAINST EXTENDING PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president Antonio Mourinho Mwanza has warned against attempts to extend Zambia’s presidential term limits, arguing that constitutional safeguards are necessary to prevent excessive concentration of executive power. Mwanza, who was speaking on Conversations with Hope on Capital FM 99.7, said the debate over presidential […]
By Hon. Felix Mutati Strategic Leadership vs. Politics: A Response to Muhabi Lungu In national leadership, every decision must bring clear benefits to the country. My brother Muhabi Lungu has criticized President Hakainde Hichilema for choosing a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) instead of attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in […]
Sabipay Technologies Limited has received ZRA Smart Invoice certification and is integrating with Pesapal's Forecourt Management Solution (FMS), bringing together tax compliance and comprehensive forecourt management in a single connected platform for Zambia's fuel retailers. The certification and integration connects fuel dispensing, sales transactions and invoicing processes within Pesapal's FMS, reducing reliance on manual processes
Government signs $2bn deal in UAE to build medical city in Lusaka GOVERNMENT has signed a US$2 billion agreement to construct a medical city in Lusaka, aiming to transform the country into southern Africa’s primary hub for medical tourism. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Health and DIHAD Sustainable Project […]