How Zambia’s eShandi is transforming financial inclusion with “AI-powered finance”

Zambian startup eShandi, a pan-African challenger bank, is leveraging AI-driven creditscoring and digital financial services to provide instant, collateral-free loans, seamless payments, and banking solutions, empowering underbanked SMEs and individuals …

HH - Tourism is Central to Zambia’s Growth Strategy

President Hichilema received Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the UN’s tourism agency, at State House on Thursday for an important meeting. The President used this opportunity to publicly affirm his view that bolstering tourism-related …

Zambia mourns Edith Nawakwi

By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIA has been gripped with an outpouring of grief after one the country’s longest serving politician and Zambia’s first female Finance Minister, Edith Nawakwi died at Netcare Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. She was …

As for single mothers in Zambia – no one person do they owe more than Ms Edith Nawakwi- Laura Miti

Laura Miti writes…. There was a time when a woman could not get a Zambian passport for her child, without the consent of the father. She essentially could not pass on her citizenship to the children she bore. Simply motherhood was not equal to fatherhood. …

Tobacco smuggled to Zambia

As tobacco sales start Wednesday at Kanengo Auction Floors, The Daily Times has established that Malawi’s major forex earner— tobacco—continues to be smuggled into neighbouring countries such as Zambia. The practice of smuggling is rampant in border …

Kayaking enthusiasts: These are the top spots in Zambia "

With its remote rivers and stunning views, Zambia is an ideal place to go kayaking. The country's rivers give the perfect adventurous setting to both, the novice and experienced kayakers. With the variety of wildlife, lush landscapes, and tough rapids, …

Corruption preventing Zambia from achieving its full economic potential – US Envoy

US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales has pledged the continued support of the US government in the fight against corruption in Zambia. Ambassador Gonzales has emphasised that corruption remains a key obstacle preventing Zambia from achieving its full …

Burundian military officials in Zambia to benchmark best practices from Defence Force

BURUNDIAN Ambassador to Zambia Evelyn Butoyi says Burundi is enjoying goodwill and a positive bilateral environment with Zambia. Meanwhile, Burundi Senior Command and Staff College Delegation Leader Brigadier General Nestor Nibayubahe says his delegation …

Zambia Courts Global Partners in Tourism and Energy Sectors

Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, at State House President Hichilema Hosts UN Tourism and Chinese Energy Delegations Amid Push for Sustainable Growth In a series of high-level meetings on Thursday,President Hakainde Hichilema welcomed …

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