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Zambia can supply part of its 5.1 million tonne maize surplus to Kenya at short notice, says Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Siazongo Siakalenge. Baita Trading wants 10.8…
Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa, chair of the inauguration committee, says preparations at National Heroes Stadium are going to plan ahead of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema's swearing-in next…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has scheduled a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu for 24 September 2026, after the attack on the constituency totalling centre and theft of…
External debt service now takes about K15 of every K100 Zambia collects, down from nearly K70 before restructuring. Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says the freed cash…
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…
By The Zambian Economist Analyst Key takeaways Parliamentary candidates in Mandevu have asked the Electoral Commission of Zambia not to rush the constituency’s results, which remain unannounced 15…
By Dr. Kelvin Kamayoyo, Technical Advisor, African Rivers | The Zambian Economist Analyst Key takeaways The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed a significant El Niño event is expected…
By The Zambian Economist Analyst Key takeaways The Constitutional Court has ordered Dr Ron Mwambwa to immediately cease acting as Auditor General and vacate the office, after the…
