Employers are publishing job posts with simpler application flows for candidates on phones.

KANSANSHI Mining PLC has disclosed that it spent about US$21 million on local procurement during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting its continued commitment to strengthening local supplier participation and supporting economic growth in North-Western Province. Kansanshi Mine s

A fire in the early hours of Thursday destroyed three makeshift restaurants and an electronics shop at New Soweto Market, police said. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said officers at Lusaka Central Police Station and New Soweto Police Post received a report from market secur

THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points to 13.25 percent from 13.5 percent in February. BoZ adds that the annual inflation rate is projected at 6.8 percent in 2026 and 6.1 percent in 2027. The Central Bank also says Gross Internation

By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka Zambia has achieved a significant economic milestone following the announcement that the country’s gross international reserves have reached a historic high of US$6.5 billion. This development is not merely a statistical achievement for economists and fi

THE Bank of Zambia lowered its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25 percent, citing improved inflation prospects and a stable kwacha. Governor Denny Kalyalya said the Monetary Policy Committee considered an expected favorable maize harvest and relative stability in th

Several traders at New Soweto Market suffered losses in the early hours of today after a fire destroyed a number of businesses near Namununga School opposite the market. The fire reportedly broke out around 03:00 hours and destroyed three makeshift restaurants and an electronics

AMOS KAWISHA Solwezi BARRICK Lumwana Mine has started constructing 2,000 houses for employees following the expansion of its operations. The mining giant has also concluded compensation procedures for 217 affected households. Barrick Lumwana Mine resettlement manager Mwango Mulam

MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka GOVERNMENT has amended the definition of ‘public gathering’ from three people contained in the Public Order Act to seven in the Public Gathering Bill. Acting Leader of Business in the House Jack Mwiimbu said the amendment follows the public outcry and plea

ACTING Leader of Government Business Jack Mwiimbu yesterday withdrew the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill No. 76 of 2026 from the National Assembly. In his debate, Mwiimbu clarified that the Bill’s intention was not to abolish existing holidays but to eliminate the practice of gr