đź’Ľ Business Monday | 7 September 2026 By Maxwell Shumba | BalanceHub Every morning across Zambia, thousands of entrepreneurs unlock their shops before sunrise. Some prepare fresh bread for customers, others arrange vegetables on market stalls, open barber shops, repair mobile phones, tailor school uniforms or prepare buses for another day's work. Behind every small business is someone chasing a dream of financial independence. Many of these businesses grow into respected brands that support families and create jobs. Others, however, struggle to survive or eventually close. Understanding why some businesses succeed while others struggle is one of the most important lessons for anyone hoping to become an entrepreneur. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) are a vital part of Zambia's economy. They contribute significantly to employment, income generation and economic activity, making them essential to the country's development. One of the biggest reasons some busi...
By Maxwell Shumba | BalanceHub United Party for National Development (UPND) Media Director Mark Simuuwe has called on the United Nations (UN) to respect Zambia's sovereignty and allow the country's judicial system to independently handle ongoing treason and insurgency-related cases. (UPND) Media Director Mark Simuuwe His remarks come amid growing debate following concerns raised by a United Nations official over the detention of several opposition figures facing treason charges. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Simuuwe argued that individuals accused of serious offences such as treason and insurgency should be subjected to Zambia's legal process rather than being treated as political detainees before the courts have determined their cases. He said Zambia has established institutions capable of fairly handling criminal matters and urged international organisations to respect the country's constitutional and judicial independence. According to Simuuwe, prematu...