Man Killed in Elephant Attack in Chama District
A 37-year-old man has been killed following a human-wildlife conflict incident involving an elephant in Katangalika Village, Chief Tembwe Chiefdom,
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Zambia’s Q1 Records Positive Growth, Yet Cost of Living Crisis Persists
Zambia’s economic performance in Q1 2026 reflects a gradual but still fragile recovery. Growth is estimated at around 5.0%–5.2%, driven
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World Bank Report Urges Climate Investment to Drive Growth and Jobs in Zambia
Zambia can unlock economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty by investing in climate resilience and adopting smart development strategies,
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Hichilema Calls for Sustainable Land Use to Drive Development
Hakainde Hichilema has called for stronger and more sustainable land administration systems to unlock economic value and drive wealth creation
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Africa Can Raise $469.4 Billion a Year with Better Tax Systems, AfDB Reports
African countries could significantly boost development financing by strengthening domestic resource mobilisation (DRM), a senior official from the African Development
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Zambia Eyes MICE Growth as Key Driver of Tourism Development
Zambia is positioning the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) segment as a key driver of tourism growth and economic
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Rwanda Secures $250 Million Credit Facility from IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Rwanda on a 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement
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Africa Shows Strong Economic Resilience Amid Global Shocks, AfDB Reports
Africa has continued to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience despite ongoing global and regional headwinds, according to the 2026 Africa Macroeconomic
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Dr. Habeenzu Urges Start-Ups to Fly the Flag at GITEX Africa 2026
The Permanent Secretary at Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science, Eng. Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, has called on Zambian start-ups participating
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Merck Foundation and African First Ladies Step Up Fight Against FGM Through Girl Education
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Rasha Kelej, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across
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