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U-23 preps hit high gear

The Zambia Under-23 National Team have continued shaping up for the March 20 Egypt 2019 Africa Cup of Nations that will serve as an Olympic qualifying tournament. Assistant coach Bilton Musonda and Tenant Chilumba took 21 players through the paces. FAZ has opened early preparations for the U23 with the plan to help Zambia return […]

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CCPC approves Coca-Cola acquisition of Fairy Bottling 

By Staff Writer Africa’s largest Coca-Cola bottler, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), announced that it has received the requisite regulatory approval to acquire Fairy Bottling Zambia Limited and will commence its first day of operations effective today, February 4th, 2019. The Competition and Consumer protection commission is the state agency that is responsible for reviewing acquisitions […]

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Zambian Banks: adapt or die!

By Dickson Jere Last week, banks and other financial institutions pulled out their quarterly financial statements for the year ended. Their balance sheets showed interesting figures. However, what caught most people’s eyes was the Bayport Financial Services one – showing a whopping profit margin that beats commercial banks in Zambia. I am happy with those […]

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