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Parliament adjourns
The Fifth session of the 13th National Assembly has adjourned sine die. Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti accordingly adjourned the House after successful completion of business in the House. The House will resume sittings on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The two-week break is expected to enable the parliamentarians to visit their constituencies and […]
Banks ready to support 24-hour economy – BAZ
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24-Hour Economy: From Policy to Productivity in Zambia By Professor Lubinda Haabazoka
A 24-hour economy represents a structural shift in how economic activity is organized, moving from time-restricted productivity to continuous, round-the-clock value creation. For Zambia, this is not merely a policy adjustment, but a transformative development strategy with far-reaching socio-economic implications. Government’s decision to operationalize this model is therefore both timely and commendable. For some of […] The post 24-Hour Economy: From Policy to Productivity in Zambia By Professor Lubinda Haabazoka first appeared on Mwebantu.
RTSA confirms night travel ban on public service vehicles remains despite 24-Hour economy
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has confirmed that the night travel ban on public service vehicles (PSVs) remains in effect, despite Zambia’s transition to a 24-hour economy. On Monday, the government announced that Cabinet had approved a resolution to move Zambia into a 24-hour operational economy, allowing businesses such as markets and bus […] The post RTSA confirms night travel ban on public service vehicles remains despite 24-Hour economy first appeared on Mwebantu.
Yango Zambia celebrates women’s month with gifts of love to women partner drivers, couriers and passengers
In celebration of International Women’s Month, Yango Zambia, part of the global tech company Yango Group, went around Lusaka to distribute hampers to women who contribute to their communities and the platform’s ecosystem. The activity formed part of Yango’s ongoing efforts to celebrate and uplift women who play a vital role in the local economy. […] The post Yango Zambia celebrates women’s month with gifts of love to women partner drivers, couriers and passengers first appeared on Mwebantu.
PPP’s or Looting Public Pensions?
By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba; Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development, Charles Lubasi Milupi and Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane have prided themselves that infrastructure development would be done using a modern model that would spare the Treasury commitment of huge resources to long-term infrastructure. They duo commissioned Public Private Partnership […]
World Bank approves US$45 million budget support for Zambia
THE World Bank, through the International Development Association, has approved approximately US$45 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) under the Second Zambia Climate and Economic Resilience Programmatic Development Policy Financing. The support reinforces international backing for Zambia’s ongoing macroeconomic reform programme and efforts to strengthen economic resilience. The approved operation will support Zambia’s reform agenda through […] The post World Bank approves US$45 million budget support for Zambia first appeared on Mwebantu.
Illegal Miner Hacks 21-Year-Old Girlfriend to Death in Chipata
A 21-year-old woman of Chipata has been brutally murdered in an attack allegedly carried out by her boyfriend, who is reported to be involved in illegal gold mining. The victim, Violet Sakala, was allegedly attacked by her lover Mphandika Phiri on Friday afternoon after the two had spent most of the day together. According to […]
China a Partner, not a threat to African economies
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga says China should not be viewed as a threat to African economies but a partner willing to engage on mutually beneficial terms. Mr Mulenga, emphasised that Zambia remains open to doing business with all countries, including China, Western nations among others, as long as such collaborations promote […]
Govt. warns against defective products and services
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga has called on business entities, traders and service providers to adhere to the standards and regulations that safeguard the interests of consumers. Mr Mulenga says the government will not entertain defective products and services to flood the Zambian market. He urged the consumers to report all sub-standard […]
BOZ calls for digitally skilled professionals
Bank of Zambia (BOZ) Deputy Governor, Rekha Mhango has emphasized the urgent need for digitally skilled and ethically grounded professionals to drive financial inclusion and innovation in Zambia’s evolving financial sector. Ms Mhango says the country requires a new generation of professionals capable of navigating technological change while strengthening economic resilience. She was speaking in […]
ZCCM-IH earns US$110.6 million in royalties from Kansanshi
ZAMBIA Consolidated Copper Mines – Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has earned US$110.64 million in royalty income from Kansanshi Mining between 2022 and 2024 following its decision to shift from a dividend-based return model to a revenue royalty arrangement. In 2021, the company introduced the new structure, converting its dividend rights in the mine to what it […] The post ZCCM-IH earns US$110.6 million in royalties from Kansanshi first appeared on Mwebantu.