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Why Zambia is Looking for Tech Investment
  Zambia is working to attract technology investment to diversify its economy, expand digital infrastructure, and create jobs for a young population. The country has relied on mining, especially copper exports, for decades. That is changing as politicians place more emphasis on digital industries. Recent initiatives from the government and private sector show a push […]
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Kopala Drug Queen Jailed Three Years, Eligible for Release in October
Copperbelt-based businesswoman Khadijah Miguel has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for trafficking in 500 grammes of cocaine. The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court handed down the sentence on Tuesday morning following her conviction on the drug trafficking charge. However, Miguel is expected to regain her freedom by October this year. The court suspended 18 months of […]
2026 Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon gets over K3 million boost from sponsors
THE 2026 Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon has received a major boost, with Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia (PICZ) and Stanbic Bank committing a combined total of over K3 million in separate sponsorships for the event. On April 28, thousands of runners are expected to gather in Lusaka for the fifth edition of the Marathon, held annually […] The post 2026 Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon gets over K3 million boost from sponsors first appeared on Mwebantu.
North Western Energy Corporation (NWEC)-plans to list on LuSE
North Western Energy Corporation (NWEC) has announced plans to list on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) as it seeks to raise fresh capital for its diversification programme and also allow Zambians and others investors own stake in the company. NWEC Managing Director Andrew Kamanga says recent government successes in stabilizing macroeconomic fundamentals and the progressive […]
Why Zambia Is Better Positioned Today to Withstand Global Shocks
By Professor Lubinda Haabazoka The United States and Israel conflict with Iran has the potential to create turbulence in global energy markets and international trade routes. Zambia enters this period from a far stronger macroeconomic position than it would have just a few years ago. Several structural improvements in the economy, including stronger foreign exchange […] The post Why Zambia Is Better Positioned Today to Withstand Global Shocks first appeared on Mwebantu.
Government committed to lawful, sustainable mining activities-Central PS
Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe, has underscored government’s commitment to supporting lawful, organised and sustainable mining activities. Dr Mwanakampwe said the Provincial administration will continue to work with district authorities, traditional leadership, and security institutions to ensure that Artisanal Small Miners (ASM) operations operate within the confines of the law and serve the broader […]
ZIMEC 2026 to Spotlight Zambia’s Exploration Renaissance: Unpacking How Innovation, Policy, and Technology Are Shaping the Next Mineral Boom
The 13th Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026), to be held on 25-26 March 2026 in Kitwe, Zambia, will zero in on one of the most vital conversations for Zambia’s mineral future: how to accelerate exploration and de-risk the hunt for new deposits through technology, partnerships, and smart policy. Under the theme “Promoting Responsible Investment & […] The post ZIMEC 2026 to Spotlight Zambia’s Exploration Renaissance: Unpacking How Innovation, Policy, and Technology Are Shaping the Next Mineral Boom first appeared on Mwebantu.
President Hichilema urges business community to consider lowering prices of goods
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged more business entities to consider lowering the prices of goods following the good performance of the Kwacha, both locally and internationally. Mr Hichilema commended the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) for positively responding to Government’s call for the business sector to reduce prices of goods following the positive economic fundamentals, with […] The post President Hichilema urges business community to consider lowering prices of goods first appeared on Mwebantu.
Government successfully completes IMF programme, records US$5billion rise in foreign reserves
GOVERNMENT has successfully concluded a 38-months International Monetary Fund Extended Credit Facility (IMF)-(ECF) programme which commenced in August 2022 and culminated in an immediate disbursement of US$190.0million, bringing the total programme support to US$1.7 billion. Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane said this development means that Government has broadly met all programme benchmarks […] The post Government successfully completes IMF programme, records US$5billion rise in foreign reserves first appeared on Mwebantu.
UPND government records gains in unity and investment, President Hakainde Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says over the last four years, the United Party for National Development (UPND) has made progress in fostering patriotism and national unity. Speaking when he addressed the nation on the progress made in the application of national values and principles during the Fifth Session of the 13th National Assembly, President Hichilema said the […] The post UPND government records gains in unity and investment, President Hakainde Hichilema first appeared on Mwebantu.
Situmbeko Musokotwane Reports Zambia’s Public Debt at US$28.9 Billion
Zambia’s total public sector debt stood at US$28.9 billion as of December 31, 2025, Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has announced. Delivering a Ministerial Statement to the Parliament of Zambia on Thursday, Dr. Musokotwane said the debt stock reflects marginal increases in both domestic and external obligations. He explained that the total comprises US$16.1 billion in […]