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08/10/2026

๐—ช๐—›๐—˜๐—ก ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ช๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—š๐—ข๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ข๐—™๐—™, ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ช๐—ง๐—› ๐——๐—ข๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—กโ€™๐—ง ๐—๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—ฆ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ช ๐——๐—ข๐—ช๐—ก โ€” ๐—œ๐—ง ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ฆ | ๐—˜๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—š๐—ฌ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—จ๐—  ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐—™๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—–๐—” ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ

For businesses, industries and communities, reliable energy is more than electricity; it is the foundation upon which production, investment and economic growth are built.

Speaking at the Energy Forum for Africa 2026 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Stanbic Bank Zambia Chief Executive, Mr. Mwindwa Siakalima, highlighted the critical role of reliable, affordable and sustainable energy in driving Zambiaโ€™s economic transformation.

As one of the major sponsors of EFFA for the third consecutive year, Stanbic Bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of a more borderless energy future for Africa. Mr. Siakalima noted that Zambiaโ€™s energy sector reforms are creating new opportunities for private-sector investment, innovation and participation in regional power markets.

He further highlighted Stanbicโ€™s role in bridging the gap between ambition and ex*****on through financing for transformative energy and infrastructure projects, including renewable energy developments, emergency power solutions and initiatives connecting power generation to commercial and industrial off-takers.

With energy positioned as a key enabler for sectors such as mining, agriculture and tourism, Mr. Siakalima said Stanbic Bank will continue leveraging its financial capacity, sector expertise and regional presence to support investments that strengthen Zambiaโ€™s energy security and drive sustainable economic growth.

08/10/2026

๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—ข๐——๐—˜๐—ซ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—™๐—™๐—œ๐—ฅ๐— ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐— ๐—œ๐—ง๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ญ๐—”๐— ๐—•๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—˜๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—š๐—ฌ ๐—™๐—จ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ | ๐—˜๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—š๐—ฌ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—จ๐—  ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐—™๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—–๐—” ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ

Speaking at the ongoing Energy Forum for Africa 2026 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Mr Monie Captan, Deputy CEO โ€“ West Africa at Petrodex, highlighted the companyโ€™s continued commitment to investing in Zambiaโ€™s energy sector and supporting greater regional integration.

As a Platinum Sponsor of EFFA 2026, Petrodex is positioning itself as a key private-sector player across the energy value chain, with investments spanning power generation, trading and infrastructure. Mr Captan noted the companyโ€™s focus on expanding access to reliable and competitive power to support Zambiaโ€™s mining, agriculture and industrial sectors.

He further highlighted Petrodexโ€™s role in connecting independent power producers to bankable demand while developing dedicated power infrastructure to address last-mile constraints and improve reliable electricity supply.

Looking ahead, Mr Captan said Petrodex intends to continue investing in Zambia and supporting the development of a more reliable, competitive and interconnected regional energy market.




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08/10/2026

๐—˜๐—™๐—™๐—” ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ | ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜ ๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง๐—ฆ

From high-level discussions on Africaโ€™s energy future to strategic partnerships shaping the sector, Day One of the Energy Forum for Africa (EFFA) 2026 set the pace for meaningful conversations and collaboration.

The opening ceremony was graced by the Vice President, setting the stage for a day of insightful engagements, including keynote speeches from Platinum Sponsors Petrodex, Stanbic Bank and ZRA, who highlighted key priorities and opportunities within Africaโ€™s energy landscape.

The day concluded on a high note with an exclusive Executive Cocktail sponsored by Petrodex, providing an opportunity for industry leaders and stakeholders to network, strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities for collaboration.

As a Platinum Sponsor, Petrodex continues to support conversations and partnerships aimed at advancing Africaโ€™s energy future.

08/10/2026

Proflight Zambia is adding 80 flights between Johannesburg and Lusaka for the holiday period, increasing travel options across the week, including three daily flights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as of 3 October.

That means greater flexibility when planning festive-season family visits and quick year-end getaways.

Johannesburg to Lusaka
Flight P00027 | 18:25โ€“20:25

Lusaka to Johannesburg
Flight P00026 | 15:30โ€“17:30

The additional weekend services will operate until 10 January 2027.

Find your flight at flyzambia.com.

08/10/2026

Monie Captan, Deputy CEO of Petrodex, discussed the need to manage currency devaluation risks during a panel at the Energy Forum for Africa. He noted that currency mismatches can quickly turn power operations into financial losses if pricing structures fail to absorb exchange-rate fluctuations.

Speaking on regional cooperation, he highlighted that without transparent transmission tariffs and unified regional rules, long-term supply agreements remain vulnerable to sudden price hikes and shifting local policies.

08/10/2026

๐€ ๐‚๐‹๐€๐ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐Œ๐–๐š๐œ (๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ๐Œ๐–๐ฉ) ๐Ž๐… ๐๐„๐– ๐’๐Ž๐‹๐€๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐–๐„๐‘ ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒโ˜€๏ธ

Africa GreenCo / GreenCo Power Services and AXIAN Group have signed a PPA for the Kudu Solar PV project in Zambia, which is expected to generate 530GWh of renewable electricity annually for buyers across the Southern African Power Pool.

08/10/2026

๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜

MTN MoMo Awards Customer Brand-New House in Grand Finale of Wina Nyumba na MoMo Promotion

MTN Mobile Money Limited (MTN MoMo) has officially handed over a brand-new three-bedroom house to Mr. Meak Siame, the grand prize winner of its Wina Nyumba na MoMo promotion.

Mr. Siame, 32, is a primary school teacher who has been in the profession for 10 years. He grew up in Mbala and moved to Chipili, Luapula Province, in 2016, where he currently lives and works. He is married with two children and, outside teaching, is also involved in farming and poultry keeping.

An MTN customer since 2010, Mr. Siame regularly uses MoMo to manage his everyday finances, including depositing his salary into his MoMo wallet and paying bills. Interestingly, he was not aware of the Wina Nyumba na MoMo promotion when he made the transactions that ultimately led to his win.

Following his win, Mr. Siame encouraged other customers to embrace the MoMo App for their everyday transactions. He also plans to establish a business to create an additional source of income for himself and his family.

The house handover marks the conclusion of a nationwide campaign that rewarded customers with more than K5 million in cash prizes for participating in the promotion through qualifying MTN MoMo transactions.

In addition to the grand prize winner, four customers each received K100,000:

โ€ข Charity Siandala from Choma;
โ€ข Morice Makumba from Mumbwa;
โ€ข Elijah Mwape from Katete; and
โ€ข Sarah Munakapongo from Luanshya

Speaking during the handover ceremony, MTN Mobile Money Limited Chief Executive Officer, Komba Malukutila, said the campaign was designed to recognise and reward the trust customers place in MTN MoMo while creating meaningful value for customers across the country.

โ€œWina Nyumba na MoMo was an opportunity for us to celebrate and reward our customers for their continued trust and loyalty. We are delighted to hand over this house to Mr. Siame and his family and congratulate all the winners who participated in the campaign. At MTN MoMo, our commitment is to continue delivering innovative and accessible financial services that support the everyday needs of our customers.โ€

That commitment to showing up for customers continues beyond the conclusion of Wina Nyumba na MoMo. In Lusaka, MTN is currently bringing this to life through Lusaka is Laka with MTN, an initiative designed to bring the brand closer to customers across the city through experiences, offers and rewards that add value to their everyday lives.

The company also expressed appreciation to the various partners who came together to make the grand prize house a reality. Chilanga Cement contributed 200 bags of cement and its Newta Tile Fix product, while Micmar awarded K100,000 to the grand prize winner and partnered with Plascon to provide paint for the house. Sandyโ€™s Creation supported the project through landscaping of the property, while Trade Brands provided a water pump for the borehole and a backup power system. The collective contributions of these partners played an important role in bringing the house to completion and making the grand prize handover possible.

The Wina Nyumba na MoMo promotion financially empowered customers across Zambia, rewarding 1,001 winners every month and reaching over 4,000 winners throughout the campaign. From cash prizes that supported customersโ€™ financial needs and aspirations to the brand-new home awarded to Mr. Siame, the promotion created opportunities that made a tangible difference in the lives of customers and their families.

08/10/2026

๐ŸŽจ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ญ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†!

The October 2026 African Inspirations Art Exhibition is bringing together 32 of Zambiaโ€™s premier fine artists for a celebration of artistic expression, culture and creativity.

Discover the talent, perspectives and creative works of Zambian artists as they showcase their art in an exhibition that celebrates the richness of our cultural identity. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a collector or simply looking for a unique cultural experience, this is an opportunity to engage with Zambiaโ€™s vibrant art scene.

Hereโ€™s when to be there:

Venue: Nolands Zambia, Plot 4 Mosi Road, Ibex Hill, Lusaka

Private Showing: Friday, 9 October 2026 | 17:30โ€“21:00 hrs

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธOpen to the Public: Saturday, 10 October to Saturday, 17 October 2026

Make time to experience the creativity, talent and stories behind the art. Bring a friend and immerse yourself in a celebration of Zambian artistic excellence.

Photos from Financial Insight Zambia's post 07/10/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’ | ๐‹๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ฆ๐Ÿ๐ฐ๐š ๐‡๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ฒ ๐š๐ญ ๐„๐…๐…๐€

Spreading clean energy innovation, Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Commercial Director Mr. Evaristo Katongo was pictured at the ongoing Energy Forum for Africa at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.

The conference was officially opened by Guest of Honour, Her Honour Vice President Ms. W.K Mutale Nalumango, representing Republican President Hakainde Hichilema.

LHPC recently set a benchmark in climate-smart energy by integrating a 27MW Solar PV project into its existing hydro operations, pioneering Zambiaโ€™s first hydro-solar complementary model to safeguard power supply against climate-induced drought.

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