MTN Zambia becomes the first African operator to test Starlink Direct-to-Cell

A data session and a fintech transaction transmitted via satellite, no cell tower required. MTN Zambia has completed Africa’s first field test of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service. South African telecommunications group MTN announced on 6 March 2026 that …

Zambia urges stronger trade ties with Japan

Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga, has called for deeper commercial engagement between Zambia and Japan, noting that while Japan has long been a key development partner, its investment footprint in Zambia remains relatively low. …

MTN Zambia completes Africa’s first Starlink direct-to-cell test

MTN Zambia said it has completed Africa’s first field test of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell technology, sending both a data session and a mobile money transaction through satellites, in a step that could extend network coverage to remote parts of the country …

Proflight Zambia in maiden flight to Windhoek

Proflight Zambia landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on its maiden flight between Namibia and Zambia, at 12h00 on Tuesday. The landing was witnessed by stakeholders in the tourism and aviation sectors. Among the dignitaries were Chief Mukuni of …

Zambia has made ‘substantial progress’ in restoring macroeconomic stability

IMF expects talks with Zambia on new financial package to start in April

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that talks with Zambia over a new loan program could start in April. But the lender added that an agreement was only expected after elections in the southern African country in August. Lusaka's most …

Zambia has enough fuel stocks for now, government assures

Government has assured the public that Zambia currently holds sufficient fuel stocks and that there is no immediate risk of shortages despite tensions in the Middle East that have raised concerns about global oil supply. Energy Minister Makozo Chikote said …

MTN Zambia and Zanaco integrate MoMo payments and ATM withdrawals

MTN Zambia Mobile Money and Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) have enabled MoMo payments at Zanaco point-of-sale (POS) machines and MoMo cash withdrawals at Zanaco automated teller machines (ATMs). They aim to strengthen the bridge between mobile …

THERE IS NO LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR STATE FUNERALS IN ZAMBIA- Celestin Mukandila

THERE IS NO LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR STATE FUNERALS IN ZAMBIA My attention has been drawn to remarks by former Vice President Dr Nevers Sekwila Mumba suggesting that a state funeral must be presided over by the President as a constitutional requirement. That …

‘Brand Zambia to attract more investment’

PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka  THE Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM) says efforts to positively project the country through initiatives like the Brand Zambia Corporate Day will greatly contribute to Zambia’s economic growth through attraction of investment. ZIM …