High lending rates persist despite Zambia’s economic gains
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How Much Do Zambian Artists Charge for Performances? What Event Organisers Need to Know
Whether you’re organising a concert, wedding, corporate event, festival, or private party, one of the biggest questions is: How much does it cost to book a Zambian artist? The answer depends on several factors, including the artist’s popularity, the type of event, location, performance format, and production requirements. While most artists do not publicly disclose […]
ERB reviews fuel pump prices
99 Views The Energy Regulation Board has reduced petroleum pump prices for July 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a stronger kwacha. In a press release issued by Board Chairperson James Banda, dated June 30, 2026, the ERB said petrol will drop to K26.15 per litre from K27.15, a K1.00 or 3.68 percent decrease. […]
HON. LUCKY MULUSA ENDORSES MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI
MULUSA ENDORSES MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI …says Zambians have endured five years of hardship under UPND. Former Special Assistant to the President for Projects and Monitoring, Hon. Lucky Mulusa, has formally endorsed Hon. Brian Mundubile, the presidential candidate for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), and his running mate Hon. Makebi Zulu, describing […]
THE ZAMBIAN EX SYNDROME: EVERY FORMER PRESIDENT SUDDENLY BECOMES AN ANGEL- Saviour Chishimba
THE ZAMBIAN EX SYNDROME: EVERY FORMER PRESIDENT SUDDENLY BECOMES AN ANGEL One of the greatest political syndromes in Zambia is that every moment a President leaves office, he suddenly becomes an angel. We love Ex Presidents. We fail to appreciate and protect presidents when they are still in office even when signs of stability are […]
ERB cuts fuel prices for July as oil costs drop, kwacha firms
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced petroleum pump prices for July 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a stronger kwacha. In a press release issued by Board Chairperson James Banda, dated June 30, 2026 the ERB said petrol will drop to K26.15 per litre from K27.15, a K1.00 or 3.68% decrease. Diesel falls […]
DISPELLING THE MYTH—THE UPND HAS NOT FIXED ZAMBIA’S DEBT, ACCUMULATION CONTINUES TO RISE, AND EVEN WORSE- Peter Sinkamba
By Peter Sinkamba DISPELLING THE MYTH—THE UPND HAS NOT FIXED ZAMBIA’S DEBT, ACCUMULATION CONTINUES TO RISE, AND EVEN WORSE============ The claims by the United Party for National Development (UPND) administration that they have “fixed” Zambia’s debt crisis are fundamentally false and misleading to the Zambian public. The debt as not been restructured. Debt restructuring is […]
Maize prices drop! – Who are the winners & who are the losers?
According to official government data, the average […]
IMF STATEMENT COVERING ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE INCLUDING
IMF STATEMENT COVERING ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE INCLUDING ITS GROSS INTERNATIONAL RESERVES ●Fiscal pressures have intensified in 2026. The primary surplus is now projected at 1.1 percent of GDP, compared to 3.8 percent at the time of the Sixth Review of the completed ECF program. ●The deterioration reflects weaker tax collection, including from the suspension of […]
VIDEO: Mundubile, Makebi rally at Mpika Boys Grounds proceeds after police setback
183 Views It is all systems go for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP) rally in Mpika, Muchinga Province. The rally will be addressed by NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu. Earlier in the day, police officers were deployed in full riot gear and sealed off Mpika […]
