Business & Economy
Lusaka on a Sunday Morning: Intercity Slowly Comes to Life
At first light, Lusaka’s Intercity Bus Terminus reveals the workers, travellers and small transactions that connect the capital to the rest of Zambia.
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In-depth features and profiles from The Zambian Economist: the people, companies and institutions shaping Zambian business and economic life.
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Entertainment
Smooth IK: 25 Years of Smooth Talk and a Case for a ZNBC Hall of Fame
More than a career — a legacy Twenty-five years. Roughly 1,248 episodes of Smooth Talk. Countless voices given a platform that might never have been heard otherwise. When…
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Citizens, Not Subjects: Why Dignity Is an Economic Institution in Zambia
Zambia's Constitution names human dignity and good governance as national values. Their economic meaning begins with merit, fair treatment and citizens who can question power.
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Shira Katunya Shillah Becomes Mazabuka Central Ward Councillor
ZamRus Southern Province coordinator Shira Katunya has become Mazabuka Central Ward councillor after going unopposed in Zambia’s 2026 local government elections.
Agriculture & Mining
ZamRus Alumni Spotlight: Zite Daka’s 15-Year Career Supporting Zambia’s Farmers
Agronomist Zite Daka has spent more than 15 years supporting Zambian farmers after completing agricultural studies in Russia and professional training in India and the Netherlands.
Youth & Women Empowerment
Does Alma Mater Matter? Rethinking Prestige in Zambia’s Higher Education Conversation
A Katondo Street Journal opinion piece, shared with The Zambian Economist, on why the name of a Zambian university may matter less than what its graduates actually deliver.
Business & Economy
SouthGrid Engineering Consultants: The Lusaka Firm Building Zambia’s Roads, Bridges and Local Engineering Capacity
Founded in 2023, SouthGrid Engineering Consultants has designed a 52 metre bridge and contributed to over 127km of Zambian roads, entirely as a sub consultant inside larger joint…
Leadership & Governance
Pension Laws 2026: Emoluments Commission Leads Copperbelt Engagement
The Emoluments Commission explains Pension Laws 2026 to Copperbelt stakeholders, with practical implications for workers, employers and public institutions.