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People illegally mine for gold in this forest in north-western Zambia. Photos and videos supplied

Mining

Guns, gangs and gold: The battle for Zambia’s riches

Charles Mafa, James Beluchi and Caleb Likomeno 22 Oct 2025

Bold actions needed to elevate Africa’s aviation industry, says Aasa

Aviation

Bold actions needed to elevate Africa’s aviation industry, says Aasa

21 Oct 2025

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Travel

Air Austral, Airlink sign partnership to expand regional tourism network

17 Oct 2025

Bringing La Dolce Vita home: How African investors are gaining EU access through Venice real estate

Markets & Investment

Bringing La Dolce Vita home: How African investors are gaining EU access through Venice real estate

Issued by Soapbox Communications 8 Oct 2025

Equipment, apparently provided by a Chinese company, for mining at Sensele mine. Photo supplied

Mining

The Zambian minister, the mysterious businesswoman and illegal mining

Charles Mafa and Beverly Subeti 15 Sep 2025

People walk next to a Standard Chartered banner, on the first day of the annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, 15 January 2024. Reuters/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Corporate & Commercial Law

Standard Chartered ordered to pay costs, not damages, in Chinese bond saga

Marc Jones and Chris Mfula 11 Sep 2025

Travel

Proflight Zambia launches direct flights to Windhoek

19 Aug 2025

2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards winners revealed

Logistics & Transport

2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards winners revealed

18 Aug 2025

Fame Week's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards finalists revealed

Film

Fame Week's 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards finalists revealed

7 Aug 2025

Dentsu Zambia turns billboards into backpacks in bold sustainability move

ESG

Dentsu Zambia turns billboards into backpacks in bold sustainability move

Issued by Dentsu 3 Jul 2025

Smartfill calls on FMCG brands to join circular innovation drive in Thembisa

FMCG

Smartfill calls on FMCG brands to join circular innovation drive in Thembisa

Issued by DY/DX 18 Jun 2025

Bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why

Advertising

Bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why

Dawn Rowlands, Issued by Dentsu 21 May 2025

Hot 102.7FM funds urgent medical care for child assault survivor

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM funds urgent medical care for child assault survivor

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 9 Apr 2025

Source: Alec Wilson via

Travel

Fastjet introduces Harare-Lusaka route with new flight schedule

1 Apr 2025

Travel

Airlink connects Cape Town to Gaborone; adds flights from Joburg to Nairobi, Lusaka

19 Mar 2025

Proflight Zambia increases flight frequency for safari season

Travel

Proflight Zambia increases flight frequency for safari season

25 Feb 2025

SAA to resume daily flights between JHB and Dar es Salaam

Travel

SAA to resume daily flights between JHB and Dar es Salaam

17 Jan 2025

Dentsu Zambia and University of Lusaka launch Talent Incubator for global experience

Media

Dentsu Zambia and University of Lusaka launch Talent Incubator for global experience

Issued by Dentsu 14 Jan 2025

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory nurtures next-gen African filmmakers

10 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied

Travel

Proflight Zambia, Turkish Airlines deal to boost Africa-Europe connectivity

27 Nov 2024

King Shaka Airport boosts regional connections with expanded flight network

Aviation

King Shaka Airport boosts regional connections with expanded flight network

25 Nov 2024

Source: Julian Herzog via

Travel

SAA expands African routes with increased flight frequencies

14 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta, Nigeria.

Retail & Hospitality Property

New openings: Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa

9 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Travel

Uganda Airlines launches flights to Harare and Lusaka

26 Sep 2024

Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in Airlink, expands African footprint

Travel

Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in Airlink, expands African footprint

21 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied

Travel

Qatar Airways expands in Africa, lands in Kinshasa

14 Jun 2024

Baggage sortation issues at OR Tambo resolved

Travel

Baggage sortation issues at OR Tambo resolved

28 Dec 2023

Minor Hotels to introduce Anantara luxury in Zambia's Kafue National Park

Tourism & Travel

Minor Hotels to introduce Anantara luxury in Zambia's Kafue National Park

6 Dec 2023

A view shows a part of Sidi El Barrak dam at low water levels, in Nafza, west of the capital Tunis, Tunisia, 7 January 2023. Reuters/Jihed Abidellaoui

Climate Change

Climate change is the biggest human health risk, says Africa's disease boss

30 Nov 2023

DP World bolsters Zambia's cold storage infrastructure with new facility in Lusaka

Logistics & Transport

DP World bolsters Zambia's cold storage infrastructure with new facility in Lusaka

24 Nov 2023

Tobias Doyer appointed CEO of Grain SA

Agro-processing

Tobias Doyer appointed CEO of Grain SA

15 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Minit Money eases SA-Zambia money transfers

6 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied

Travel

Airlink boosts presence in Botswana and Zambia

19 Oct 2023

Western Cape grows air access to 10 new African cities

Travel

Western Cape grows air access to 10 new African cities

14 Sep 2023

Covid-19

#BRICS2023: Pandemic fund in focus for Brics Bank

Katja Hamilton 30 Aug 2023

Africa's top edtech innovators head to Cambridge HP Fellowship programme

Education

Africa's top edtech innovators head to Cambridge HP Fellowship programme

11 Jul 2023

Tourism & Travel

Africa braces for expanded aviation networks

12 Jun 2023

AICPA & CIMA celebrate the next generation of accounting and finance leaders in Zambia

Accounting & Auditing

AICPA & CIMA celebrate the next generation of accounting and finance leaders in Zambia

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 12 Jun 2023

Image supplied by Regine le Roux. Photographer: David Itumbi (Kenya). (L to r) Derick Chiweshe (Zambia), Hazel Zulu (Zambia), Davies Mupenda (Zambia), Pamela Mupoti (Zambia), Regine le Roux (South Africa) , Katasha Ponya (Zambia)

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Creative Africa - Exploring the PR potential of Africa as an emerging economic & reputation powerhouse

Regine le Roux 24 May 2023

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

FMCG

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

11 May 2023

Ogilvy PR shines at 2023 Africa Sabre Awards, with 8 awards

PR & Communications

Ogilvy PR shines at 2023 Africa Sabre Awards, with 8 awards

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 21 Apr 2023

Image source: Jakub Jirsák –

IP Law

What is happening in Africa's IP landscape

Marco Vatta and Megan Dinnie 14 Apr 2023

Source: © Provoke Media The 2023 Africa Sabre Awards finalists and winners have been announced

PR & Communications

All the Sabre Awards Africa 2023 winners & finalists

14 Apr 2023

Source: Reuters. Felix Mutati, when he was finance minister of Zambia.

Fintech

Zambia to finish cryptocurrency regulation tests by June -minister

Chris Mfula and Rachel Savage 13 Apr 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retailers

Shoprite to list and trade on A2X

4 Apr 2023

Supplied image: Nestlé and Chilanga Cement signing partnership agreement during the launch event. Pictured (from left to right): Chibuye Mbesuma Ngulube, general counsel & company secretary at Chilanga Cement, Honorable Gary Nkombo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Zubayer Davids, country manager, Nestlé Zambia and Malawi.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Nestlé, Chilanga Cement partner in plastic neutrality initiative

23 Mar 2023

Tuberculosis

Tackle TB, prevent future pandemics, report finds

22 Mar 2023

Top business travel destinations for 2023 revealed

Tourism & Travel

Top business travel destinations for 2023 revealed

2 Mar 2023

MultiChoice shortlists 11 small businesses to pitch for international funding

How To Start Up

MultiChoice shortlists 11 small businesses to pitch for international funding

27 Feb 2023