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BETUZ wants Hichilema to sustain education reforms

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The Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) has welcomed President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, saying his second term should focus on consolidating reforms and investments made in the education sector. BETUZ Secretary General Henry Sinkala says the union is particularly pleased with the expansion of the school feeding programme, which he says is benefiting more than five million children from Monday to Friday. “The feeding programme, which has seen more than five million children being fed from Monday to Friday, is a good policy. With him being there, it means our children across the country are assured of being fed,” Mr Sinkala said. He said the union also wants government to sustain the implementation of free education, which is now backed by law. Mr Sinkala said the removal of user fees, including tuition, examination, Parent-Teacher Association, broom and other charges, would provide financial relief to parents. “Parents who have an opportunity to save from...
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NGOCC urges President-elect to appoint more women to senior government positions

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The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called on President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema to increase the number of women appointed to senior decision-making positions, particularly at Permanent Secretary level. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Mbewe-Anamela says greater representation of women in leadership is critical to ensuring that women's lived experiences are reflected in national policies, laws and government programmes. Ms. Mbewe-Anamela said the organisation was concerned about the low number of women who contested the recent elections. “We really do need women in the leadership positions for women to be able to articulate their lived experiences and to ensure that these get into policy, into legal frameworks and into the practice of everything that we do in this country,” she said. Ms. Mbewe-Anamela said NGOCC was particularly disappointed by the decline in the number of women contesting for elected positions compared to the 2021 electi...
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LUSE sees investor confidence boost after election outcome

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The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LUSE) says the outcome of the presidential election could trigger renewed investor confidence and increase activity on the local capital market. LUSE Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso says investors who had been holding back while awaiting the election outcome are now expected to begin exploring opportunities on the market. Mr. Kabaso said the development could also encourage more companies that had been considering listing on the exchange to advance their plans. “We see it as a mark of confidence that will come through from the investors, because most of those that were sitting on the sidelines will now look for opportunities for them to enter into the market.” Mr. Kabaso said activity on the market had been subdued over the past six months, largely because investors were waiting for clarity on the political and economic environment following the elections. “If you have to look at the performance of the market in the last six months, we ...
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Patumba Fund assets rise to K430 million

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Zambia’s digital savings and investment platform, Patumba, has recorded significant growth in assets under management, rising from K320 million at the end of 2025 to K430 million by the end of June 2026. Patumba, which was created by Hobbiton Investment Management Limited, says the growth reflects increased participation in savings and investment among Zambians. The platform currently has about 1.6 million active customers, with management targeting two million by December. Speaking during the Hobbiton Investment Management Annual General Meeting, Board Chairperson Elias Chipimo said Patumba had made significant progress since its launch. Mr Chipimo said the fund started with about 186,000 unit holders, whose contributions amounted to approximately K1.7 million in its first year. “I don't know if you realize what magic you have helped to create in what you do in contributing your savings towards initiatives that make this country better,” Mr ...
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CEEC calls for improved land ownership arrangements to support women entrepreneurs

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The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has called for improved land ownership arrangements to enable Zambians, particularly women involved in agriculture and tourism, to use their property as collateral when accessing financing. CEEC Director General Dr. Charles Mungule says the Commission has so far financed close to 1,200 women undertaking agricultural and tourism projects on customary land, with funding amounting to approximately K200 million. Speaking in an interview with PRIME TV, Dr. Mungule said CEEC's mandate was to implement government's economic empowerment agenda by providing financing to targeted citizens and enterprises. He said since the Commission opened its doors in 2008, it has disbursed a total portfolio of approximately K2.3 billion to targeted citizens and enterprises. “Since 2008, when the Commission opened doors, we have funded so many of the targeted citizens and enterprises, with a total portfolio now standing at 2.3 billion,” Dr. Mu...
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Trade Kings unveils two new products at Agriculture and Commercial Show

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Innovation remains at the heart of successful brands as manufacturers respond to changing consumer needs and evolving household demands. At this year's Zambia Agriculture and Commercial Show, Trade Kings Group unveiled two new products Boom 2-in-1 detergent and Hygienics Lime Fresh as part of its continued investment in innovation and product development. The company says the new products have been developed through research, technology and customer feedback, with a focus on delivering greater convenience and value to consumers. Trade Kings Group Manager for Public Relations and Corporate Affairs, Dr. Bridget Kambobe, said Boom 2-in-1 builds on a brand that has been a feature in Zambian households for more than three decades. She said extensive market research and customer feedback informed the development of the new detergent, which offers improved cleaning performance, a longer-lasting fragrance and the quality consumers have come to associate with the Boom brand. Boom ...
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ZRA rewards customers in Tenga Receipt Yako campaign

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The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has rewarded several customers in the latest prize draw under its Tenga Receipt Yako campaign, an initiative aimed at encouraging businesses to issue receipts and consumers to demand them after every purchase. Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, ZRA Governing Board Vice Chairperson Nana Mudenda said the campaign, whose name translates to "Get Your Receipt," is more than a promotional exercise as it seeks to promote tax compliance and strengthen domestic revenue collection. Ms. Mudenda said the initiative encourages businesses to fully utilise the ZRA Smart Invoice System while empowering customers to request receipts for every transaction, a practice that helps seal revenue leakages through a data-driven approach. She urged businesses that are yet to onboard onto the Smart Invoice System to embrace the platform, describing it as an indispensable tool in supporting national development through improved tax administration. Ms...
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