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Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema has underscored his government's resolve to continue developing Zambia through sectors such as agriculture,

Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded an official funeral for the late Zambian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Ivan Zyuulu.

Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia Agriculture and Commercial Show Society, Vice President, Ishmael Mumba, says this year's show themed, "Fostering Trade and

By BARNABAS ZULU The Resolute Party has officially distanced itself from former party official Dr. Martin Phiri’s endorsement of President Hakainde Hichilema, insisting that his actions were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the party’s position. In a statement issued by Secretary General Alex Katepu, the party said Dr. Phiri’s endorsement […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

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NRPUP RESTORE DONATION ACCOUNT AMID REPORTS OF MISSING MOSCOW BODY GUARD The Tonse Alliance says its campaign fundraising drive is back on, urging supporters to contribute towards what it describes as the costly task of protecting its votes Supporters can now donate using the mobile money code *848*704728*AMOUNT# with contributions starting from as little as […]

REPORTS OF BUYING VOTERS’ CARDS AND NRCs IN KANCHIBIYA WORRY CHIEF LUCHEMBE Chief Luchembe of the Bemba people in Kanchibiya District, Muchinga province, is concerned over reports that some individuals in his chiefdom are allegedly buying voters’ cards and National Registration Cards –NRCs- from his subjects. The traditional leader says he has received information that […]

Lusaka - Zambia: The six-day exhibition, which ran from July 29 to August 3 at the Lusaka Showgrounds, attracted over 1,400 local and international exhibitors

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.