Bank of Zambia

Hackers nail Zambia’s Central Bank

Bank confirms partial disruption to IT systems and applications.
Michael Malakata
1:30
Mar 30, 2022

Zambia has deactivated two million SIM cards so far

Regulator says it is “working tirelessly” to combat rising digital fraud.
1:30
Nov 9, 2020

Zambia wants Fast Track Court to curb mobile money fraud

Bank of Zambia initiates process to establish a dedicated Fast Track Court, specifically geared to handle cases involving mobile money fraud.
1:00
Mar 20, 2020

Software Group’s client AB Bank Zambia awarded EIB Innovation Award

AB Bank Zambia was awarded the prize for small, medium and micro enterprises and agricultural finance by the European Investment Bank.
1:30
Apr 15, 2019

Mobile money agents eye Zambia's sparkling opportunity

Collaboration between service providers driving growth and increase in number of agents says Bank of Zambia official.
1:40
Apr 1, 2019

Zambia looks to link up mobile money operators

Service providers will begin testing the system in April, according to the Bank of Zambia.
1:30
Jul 5, 2016

Minimum capital requirement for Zambia's mobile money firms

Bank of Zambia confirms regulation and says it's necessary to sustain growth of sector.
2:00
Jan 14, 2016

Zambia: consumers cry foul over service provider pressure

Mobile money service providers warned to stop coercing consumers into using mobile money and relevant services.
1:30
Aug 11, 2015

Zambians buy into e-banking

FNB Zambia cuts e-banking fees, charges more for manual transactions to encourage greater adoption of electronic banking.
1:00
Mar 20, 2015

Zambia: revenue body wants more from mobile

Country's Revenue Authority urges a more proactive approach to mobile money services rollout.
1:10
Nov 27, 2014

Bank of Zambia, ZICTA sign MoU on mobile money

Finance industry stakeholders reach agreement on info exchange, co-operation to help grow mobile money market.
1:20
Sep 19, 2014

Zamtel wins mobile money licence

Bank of Zambia gives it the green light to target subscribers with the service.