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ELECTRICITY BILLS RISE AS ZESCO ADJUSTS RESIDENTIAL TARIFFS

January 28, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

BOTSWANA’S DIAMOND STOCKPILE HITS 12 MILLION AS GLOBAL SLUMP DEEPENS

January 23, 2026 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, World

‎RUSSIA SUGGESTS KWACHA, RUBLE USE IN BILATERAL TRADE

January 23, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

ZRA TO RECOVER OVER K10.7M FROM UCZ

January 21, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

ARCHITECTS RAISE ALARM OVER FINDECO HOUSE DISORDER

January 20, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

Nigeria Billionaire Aliko Dangote Dragged Online After Being Spotted Using an Android Phone

January 19, 2026 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Nigeria, World

Don’t Stay Around Violence too Long

January 18, 2026 zamobserver Africa, Business, Entertainment, Featured, Music, Politics, World

ALEXANDR WANG: His investors told him the market was too small. He built a $14 billion company anyway

January 18, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, Science, World

ZAM SAYS COMMODITY PRICES TO DROP IN 2 WEEKS AS KWACHA STRENGTHENS

January 15, 2026 webzed Business, Featured, PF, Politics, UPND

OLD BANKNOTES TO CEASE BEING LEGAL TENDER ON MARCH 31 – BOZ

January 14, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

US Dollar now represents ~40% of global currency reserves, the lowest in at least 20 years

January 14, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World
Strive Masiyiwa

Econet to Donate All December 31 Revenue to Charity -Strive Masiyiwa

January 11, 2026 webzed Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, World, Zimbabwe

BOTSWANA TO SELL CITIZENSHIP IN $100K BID TO PLUG DIAMOND CASH HOLE

January 9, 2026 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World

Suspending the IMF Programme Is Not Principle. It Is Pre-Election Panic- Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma

January 9, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

Government expects 60% mining taxes to be paid in USD, 25% in Kwacha, 15%  in Yuan

January 7, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

BURIED TREASURE: THE COUNTRIES SITTING ON TRILLIONS

January 7, 2026 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World

Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz is set to invest over $500 million in Zambia through his Taifa Group

January 6, 2026 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, Tanzania, World

NAIROBI BOOM: EAST AFRICA’S MILLIONAIRE CAPITAL

January 6, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World

Oil Giant Chevron pledges to work with Trump as it cheers ‘peaceful’ power transition in Venezuela

January 4, 2026 webzed Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, World

The Mines Pay Pittance, Nothing to Celebrate About- Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa

January 3, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S PRAGMATIC ECONOMIC SHIFT

January 3, 2026 webzed Africa, Business, Featured, PF, Politics, UPND, World

FINAL PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY TO REOPEN MULUNGUSHI TEXTILES AFTER US$140 MILLION INVESTMENT

January 3, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

Currency Shift in the Copper Economy

January 2, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UNIP, UPND

Dangote reveals how he wants his wealth to be shared when he is no more

January 2, 2026 webzed Africa, Business, Featured, Nigeria, Politics, Uncategorized, World

DStv Saves 12 Popular Channels After Last-Minute Deal

January 2, 2026 webzed Africa, Business, Entertainment, Featured, Uncategorized, World

My person of the the year, of the last few years actually,  is Hon.  Situmbeko Musokotwane- Laura Miti

January 2, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

ZAMBIA: First African Country to Formally accept China’s Yuan for mining taxes and royalties

January 2, 2026 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND, World

ZAMBIA ACCEPTS CHINESE CURRENCY FOR MINING TAXES – AN ECONOMIC STRATEGY

January 1, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

ELON MUSK’S  $800 BILLION SPACE SHOCKER: ONE TEXAS COMPANY OUTGUNS AMERICA’S WAR GIANTS

January 1, 2026 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World

ZDA Records USD 14.71 Billion Actualised Investments and 91,522 Jobs Since 2021

December 31, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, UPND

Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist

December 31, 2025 zamobserver Business, Crime, Featured, World

COMMENTARY ON THE ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE 25th CABINET MEETING: FROM POLICY INTENT TO ECONOMIC EXECUTION

December 30, 2025 webzed Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

BOZ CURRENCY DIRECTIVES 2025: BRINGING THE KWACHA BACK TO THE CENTRE OF THE STAGE

December 28, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

Current opposition alliances driven by selfish motives –  Antonio Mwanza

December 28, 2025 webzed Business, Featured, PF, Politics, UPND

Two Rothschild baronesses fight over treasures of a Swiss castle in rare public fallout

December 28, 2025 webzed Business, Featured, Uncategorized, World

ZCCM-IH Signs MoU for New Gold Mining Project in Northwestern Zambia

December 28, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

CABINET APPROVES BULK PETROL IMPORT PILOT TO EASE FUEL PRICES

December 27, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

No more paying US$, All transactions must be settled in Zambian Kwacha-Bank of Zambia

December 26, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

US tariff on China semiconductors set at zero percent until June 2027

December 24, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World

Zimbabwe Is Now Africa’s Largest Steel Producer, Overtaking South Africa

December 23, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World, Zimbabwe

US SHOULD LEARN FROM CHINA, IF THEY WANT TO TRADE WITH US – HAABAZOKA

December 23, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND, World

“Don’t be like Zambia”, IMF Warns Botswana

December 23, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND, World

Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Resources  seeks $500 million loan to refinance debt and fund operations at its Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia

December 23, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND, World

THE $117 TRILLION WORLD ECONOMY – AND WHY THE U.S. STILL EATS EVERYONE’S LUNCH

December 23, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World

The Story of Pamela Gondwe, a Banker and Writer, Who Stole Hundreds of Thousands of USD and Disappeared Without Trace

December 22, 2025 zamobserver bizarre, Business, Crime, Featured, Politics

TRUCK DRIVERS SUSTAIN DRC BORDER CROSSING BOYCOTT AS GOVT STEPS IN TO ADDRESS CONCERNS

December 22, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

300 MINING COOPERATIVES RECEIVE ARTISANAL LICENSES NATIONWIDE

December 20, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, UPND

Nigerian investor Michael J. Prest is challenging the Bank of Zambia over the liquidation of Investrust Bank Plc

December 20, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics

Dangote plans to list his $20 billion oil refinery on the stock market to enable widespread ownership

December 17, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World

Three African Nations Just Made A Bold $895M Move To Take Control Of Their Economic Future

December 17, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World

BRICS launches a new currency called ‘the Unit,’ which is backed 40% by gold and 60% BRICS national currencies

December 15, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World

Zimbabwe has introduced new regulations aimed at boosting local economic empowerment

December 14, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World, Zimbabwe

GOVT SIGNS DEAL TO OVERSEE OPERATIONS AT KIKONGE MINE

December 14, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, Uncategorized, UPND

ZAMBIA–CHINA REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO STRATEGIC TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIPS

December 13, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

Aliko Dangote Pledges Over $500 Million to Support More Than One Million Nigerian Students

December 13, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Nigeria, Politics, World

Zimbabwe’s New Law Bans Foreigners From Reserved Sectors For Locals [Full List]

December 13, 2025 webzed Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, UPND, Zimbabwe

South Africa opens door for Starlink with relaxed ownership rules

December 13, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, South Africa, World

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—has created a new regional financial institution

December 12, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World

ZAMBIA SETS BOLD PATH TOWARD THREE MILLION TONNES OF COPPER OUTPUT

December 11, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

ZIM PRICE SHOCK! TV LICENCES & PASSPORTS COSTING 10× MORE THAN THE REGION!

December 10, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World, Zimbabwe

LUSAKA CEO REFUSES TO LEAVE LODGE AFTER BEING CAUGHT WITH GIRLFRIEND

December 10, 2025 zamobserver bizarre, Business, Featured, lifestyle, Politics

Inside Choma’s 25-Megawatt Solar Plant & the 330kV Muzuma–Kafue Power Line

December 9, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

CHINA’S $1 TRILLION TRADE SURPLUS SHOWS THE TRADE WAR DIDN’T SLOW IT DOWN

December 9, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World

TESLA BUILDS 4 MILLIONTH CAR IN CHINA

December 9, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World

PAZ CONCERNED WITH REPORTS OF BUTCHERIES EMBALMING MEAT PRODUCTS AS A PRESERVATIVE

December 8, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros.’ studios and HBO Max

December 6, 2025 webzed Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, World

Washington sends invites and excludes SA for first meeting of G20

December 6, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, World

Zambia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Hit a Historic US$5.2 Billion: A Turning Point for the Economy- Dr Lubinda Haabazoka

December 5, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, UPND

What Zambia’s Record US$5.2 Billion Reserves and Credit Rating Upgrade Mean for Ordinary Citizens

December 5, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

THE BAG THAT BROKE THE CARTEL! WOOLWORTHS GOES TRANSPARENT AFTER SHOCK BRIBERY SCANDAL!”

December 5, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, South Africa, World

World Bank Raises Kenya’s Growth Outlook to 4.9% in 2025

November 28, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World

KAMBWILI ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF MISLEADING ZAMBIANS ON KCM AND MOPANI REVIVAL

November 27, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

Zambia Emerges From Debt Crisis as Reserves Rise & S&P Upgrades Sovereign Outlook

November 26, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

DOTCOM MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST ZAMBIAN TECH SME LISTS ON LUSAKA SECURITIES EXCHANGE

November 26, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, UPND

REFLECTIONS AND IMPLICATIONS ON ZAMBIA’S EXIT FROM DEFAULT STATUS- Kiru Sichoongwe, PhD

November 26, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

IMF ready to bail out Malawi’s crises

November 24, 2025 webzed Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, World

S&P Upgrades Zambia’s Credit Rating: What You Must Know

November 23, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

Zambia’s Renewed Momentum, led By President Hakainde Hichilema Is Setting The Pace For Africa

November 23, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

TAZARA Revitalization Project: What You Must Know

November 22, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

$4 MILLION JERABO FUND DELAY SPARKS CONCERN

November 20, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, Uncategorized, UPND

Morocco Launches $7.8B Clean Mobility Plan

November 20, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, World

Dangote Sugar Refinery is investing over $700 million to enhance Nigeria’s domestic sugar production and reduce reliance on imports

November 19, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Nigeria, World

Google boss warns ‘no company is going to be immune’ if AI bubble bursts

November 18, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, Politics, World

Legal storm hits Makate after Vodacom settlement

November 16, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, South Africa

Top 10 African countries with the largest external debt 2025:

November 16, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

Zambia’s Hichilema becomes latest African leader to open door for  Sir Wicknell Chivayo

November 14, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, UPND, Zimbabwe

Aliko Dangote Eyes Zambia’s Coal to Boost Electricity Supply

November 12, 2025 zamobserver Business, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

FRA’s Deepening Fiscal Trap:Zambia’s Maize Crisis and the 2026/2027 Black Hole

November 12, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

CopperTech Metals Inc. Launches to Strengthen U.S. Copper Supply Chain and Expand Global Production

November 9, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World

Elon Musk revealed that he almost sold Tesla to Google for $6 billion

November 9, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, World

OK Zimbabwe Suffers Staggering US$25 Million Financial Loss

November 8, 2025 webzed Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, Zimbabwe

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is easing the holiday travel crunch by cutting petrol prices at his refinery by 5.6%.

November 8, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Nigeria, Politics, World

Elon Musk’s bank balance passes $500 billion mark

November 7, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, World

Economic Diplomacy and the Tanzanian Issue- Dr Lubinda Haabazoka

November 4, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, Uncategorized, UPND

Namibia Makes Historic $750 Million Debt Repayment

November 3, 2025 zamobserver Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, World

Airtel Africa registers 173.8 million customers by Sept 2025

November 2, 2025 webzed Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, Uncategorized, World

Zimbabwe Merges Eleven Licences Into One, Slashes Regulatory Fees And Scraps Duplication In Major Business Overhaul

November 2, 2025 webzed Africa, Business, Featured, Politics, Zimbabwe

ZESCO CUSTOMERS TO PAY LESS STARTING NOVEMBER 1
46% CUT FOR HOUSEHOLDS

November 1, 2025 zamobserver Business, Culture, Featured, Politics

ZAMBIA’S ECONOMY: ENCOURAGING PROGRESS FOR HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES

October 30, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UKA, UPND

INFLATION EASES TO 11.9% IN OCTOBER

October 30, 2025 zamobserver Business, Featured, PF, Politics, TONSE ALLIANCE, UPND

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