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TZ, Congolese, Malawians coming to vote, alleges Tonse Alliance TONSE Alliance secretary general Celestine Mukandila has alleged that foreign nationals may enter Zambia through identified border areas to cast ballots in the forthcoming general election. And Alliance presidential affairs chairman Binwell Mpundu has alleged that three members of the alliance who had reportedly travelled to […]

Customers can now pay with their preferred mobile wallet at Shoprite stores across Zambia, giving them more choice at checkout and a simple, convenient way to complete their purchases. Mobile money adoption continues to surge in Zambia as consumers increasingly move from traditional payment methods to digital transactions. The number of active mobile money wallet payments nearly doubled to 17 million between 2020 and 2025, while transaction values increased by 743%. More than three-quarters of Zambian adults now use mobile money, up from 58% in 2020. In response to this shift, Airtel Money, MoMo from MTN and Zamtel Money are now accepted as payment methods in Shoprite stores for everything from weekly groceries to Shoprite Money Market services, including airtime, data, electricity purchases, and gift cards. “As the way customers transact continues to evolve, we want to ensure they have access to secure and convenient payment options that meet their everyday needs. Introducing mobile wallet payments is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the customer experience and making our services more accessible,” says Charles Bota, General Manager for Shoprite Zambia. Using a mobile wallet at Zambia’s largest retailer is simple. Customers can request to pay by mobile wallet at checkout, select their mobile network operator, enter their mobile number and approve the transaction on their phone using their mobile money PIN. Once approved, the payment is confirmed and customers can complete their purchase. END To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Lusaka - Zambia: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has delivered ballot papers for Mbala Central and Saise Constituencies in Mbala District ahead of

“I Lost Over ZMW 1.7 Million To Scammers Until I Finally Discovered Who Was Behind It ” Kitwe Businessman Shares His Story, Advises Others On How To Recover Their Lost Money Or Property Within A Few Hours My name is Mark Mwenda, and I come from Kitwe, Zambia. I never imagined that I would lose […]

By Lucy Phiri Former Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili has urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ensure fairness in the campaign timetable by not allowing President Hakainde Hichilema to revisit provinces where he has already campaigned. Speaking to Hot FM News, Kambwili said President Hichilema should not be accorded special treatment in the […]

MUNDUBILE WILL SPONSOR VIOLENCE, SAYS PROPHET ISAAC AMATA Nigerian preacher Prophet Isaac Amata, founder and leader of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, has claimed that Zambia could experience election-related violence as the country approaches the General Elections. According to Prophet Amata, he foresees seven major events taking place ahead of the elections, including what […]

By Frank Mutubila I have never asked the UPND for a job. If anything, I chose to resign from the Zambia Daily Mail Board because integrity has always mattered more to me than any position. After fifty six years of serving Zambia, I never imagined that my greatest burden would not be criticism, but hatred […]

HICHILEMA HAS “FAKE POPULARITY,” SAYS CHABOTA MWEEMBA. Toonse Pamodzi Alliance member and Chabaiche Movement spokesperson Chabota Mweemba has alleged that President Hakainde Hichilema’s popularity is not genuine. Mr. Mweemba claimed that the large crowds seen at President Hichilema’s rally in Chipata were made up of people allegedly transported from different provinces to create the impression […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Kabimba Rules Out Run-Off, Cites UPND’s Nationwide Structure Economic Front president and UPND Alliance member Wynter Kabimba has dismissed suggestions that Zambia’s August 13 general election will proceed to a presidential run-off, arguing that the opposition Tonse Alliance lacks the organisational depth required to force a second round of voting. Speaking to […]

UNITED STATES: To protect my family’s assets, Any child of mine who refuses to sign prenup before getting married will inherit nothing — American Billionaire John Morgan American billionaire John Morgan has revealed that all his children are required to sign prenuptial agreements before getting married, saying anyone who refuses will not inherit his wealth. […]