MALAWIAN MARKETING EXECUTIVE LINDA KACHINGWE-SISYA APPOINTED AS FNB SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER IN MAJOR LEADERSHIP MOVE

MALAWIAN MARKETING EXECUTIVE LINDA KACHINGWE-SISYA APPOINTED AS FNB SOUTH AFRICA'S NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER IN MAJOR LEADERSHIP MOVE First National Bank (FNB) South Africa has appointed Malawian-born marketing executive Linda Kachingwe-Sisya as its new Chief ....

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REVENUE FOR LCC RISES FROM K61,000 TO K13.9 MILLION PER MONTH AFTER DIGITISING PAYMENT PLATFORM

REVENUE FOR LCC RISES FROM K61,000 TO K13.9 MILLION PER MONTH AFTER DIGITISING PAYMENT PLATFORMRevenue for LCC Rises from K61,000 to K13.9million Per Month After Digitising Payment Platform. Digitising all payments at Lusaka City Council ....

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ECONOMIST HAABAZOKA CREDITS GOVERNMENT FOR ECONOMIC STABILISATION AND SOCIAL PROTECTION GAINS

ECONOMIST HAABAZOKA CREDITS GOVERNMENT FOR ECONOMIC STABILISATION AND SOCIAL PROTECTION GAINSEconomist Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka says the New Dawn Government has made significant progress in restoring Zambia’s macroeconomic stability, restructuring the country’s debt and strengthening social ....

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HIGH COURT REJECTS
SUBORDINATE COURT LENIENCY, IMPOSES PRISON SENTENCES ON KAMONO DIRECTORS

HIGH COURT REJECTSSUBORDINATE COURT LENIENCY, IMPOSES PRISON SENTENCES ON KAMONO DIRECTORSLusaka | June 24, 2026 - In a stunning judicial escalation that has sent shockwaves through Zambia’s financial sector, the Economic and Financial Crimes Division ....

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PEOPLE’S ECONOMICS: INDUSTRIALISATION IS HOW A COUNTRY STOPS BEGGING AND STARTS PRODUCING

PEOPLE’S ECONOMICS: INDUSTRIALISATION IS HOW A COUNTRY STOPS BEGGING AND STARTS PRODUCINGIndustrialisation simply means moving from only selling raw things to producing finished or semi-finished goods. At family level, it is the difference between a ....

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Breadwinners should remember their resources are meant to uplift others too, says Sonny Zulu

Breadwinners should remember their resources are meant to uplift others too, says Sonny Zulu STANDARD Chartered Bank Zambia Chief Executive Officer and Director Sonny Zulu says the concept of "black tax" is real and that ....

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CTPD COMMENDS GOVERNMENT OVER 97.85% EUROBOND BUYBACK PARTICIPATION

CTPD COMMENDS GOVERNMENT OVER 97.85% EUROBOND BUYBACK PARTICIPATION The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has welcomed the government’s successful execution of a Eurobond buyback exercise, which achieved a participation rate of 97.85%. Despite ....

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DIGGING A HOLE TO COVER A HOLE: Buyback $1.36 billion Eurobond using a loan from the African Development Bank and domestic debt!

By Given Mutinta PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S EUROBOND BUYBACK STRATEGYIn 2025, Zambia undertook a significant restructuring of its foreign debt, extending payment obligations on its Eurobonds until 2053. Recently, however, the government has aimed to buy back ....

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Zambia Begins Buying Back Eurobonds: A Major Step Toward Lower Debt Costs and Fiscal Sustainability

Zambia Begins Buying Back Eurobonds: A Major Step Toward Lower Debt Costs and Fiscal SustainabilityBy Prof. Lubinda HaabazokaThe Government of Zambia has taken a significant step in strengthening the country's public finances by launching a ....

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ZAMBIA’S $6.2 BILLION FOREIGN RESERVES: A STATISTICAL PARADOX OF GROWTH AND POVERTY

By Given Mutinta ZAMBIA'S $6.2 BILLION FOREIGN RESERVES: A STATISTICAL PARADOX OF GROWTH AND POVERTYAt the close of the first quarter, the Zambia's gross international reserves reached a historic high of US$6.2 billion. This stands ....

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IMF CONFIRMS CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT WITH ZAMBIA AS NEW PROGRAMME TALKS ADVANCE

IMF CONFIRMS CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT WITH ZAMBIA AS NEW PROGRAMME TALKS ADVANCE The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that discussions with Zambia on a new support programme are progressing well, with further negotiations expected to resume ....

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MIZINGA MELU, JITO KAYUMBA NAMED IN FAZ COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING COMMITTEE

MIZINGA MELU, JITO KAYUMBA NAMED IN FAZ COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING COMMITTEE. Mike Jovic Mwendachabe ✍️ The Football Association of Zambia has appointed a Commercial and Marketing Advisory Committee aimed at strengthening its financial position and ....

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Zambian Breweries Plc has reduced prices on Mosi, Mosi Light, Eagle and Eagle Extra products

Zambian Breweries Plc has reduced prices on Mosi, Mosi Light, Eagle and Eagle Extra products.The adjustments are as follows: Mosi 750ml RGB from K275 to K240; Mosi Light 330ml RGB from K280 to K240; Eagle ....

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Zambeef Products suffers significant loss after fire destroys Millions of Kwacha worth of grain

A devastating Fire At Zambeef Products' Chiawa Farm operation has destroyed Millions of Kwacha worth of grain, raising serious questions about the cause of the blaze and the measures in place to prevent such losses.According ....

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Catholic Bishops Call for Debt Cancellation as Government Seeks More IMF Loans

Catholic Bishops Call for Debt Cancellation as Government Seeks More IMF Loans In a move that has reignited debate over Zambia’s economic direction, Catholic Bishops have launched a campaign advocating for the cancellation of the ....

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PASTOR’S IMPRISONMENT SPARKS OUTCRY OVER FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN ZAMBIA

PASTOR’S IMPRISONMENT SPARKS OUTCRY OVER FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN ZAMBIA …as Dr M’membe questions government’s intolerance toward criticismKitwe… Wednesday February 5, 2025The recent arrest and imprisonment of Pastor Duncan Daniel Simuchimba has sparked widespread concern ....

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