Blessed M. Libati

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[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

In March of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the biggest shift in France's nuclear doctrine in decades.

For Project Force, Al Jazeera's @AlexGatopoulos lays out Paris's plan to increase its nuclear arsenal and expand where it can strike from.

[Reuters @Reuters]

SK Hynix plans to list its shares in the US as soon as August, said two sources familiar with the matter, as the South Korean memory chipmaker seeks to capitalise on strong appetite for AI-linked stocks and broaden its investor base https://t.co/ne4XYDTjjr

[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

BREAKING: China bought +10 tonnes of gold in May, the largest monthly addition since January 2025.

This follows +8 tonnes acquired in April, marking their 3rd consecutive monthly net purchase.

China has now bought gold for 19 consecutive months, the longest streak since at least 2015, when its central bank began publishing more regular data on its gold reserves.

This brings China's official gold reserves to a record 2,331 tonnes, worth over 9% of their total FX reserves.

The country is also the 3rd-largest central bank buyer year-to-date, after Poland and Uzbekistan, with a total of +27 tonnes added.

China’s demand for gold is accelerating.

[The Real Estate God @TheRealEstateG6]

You'd be surprised how effective just saying "no" to things you don't want to do is. Will make your life 10x simpler

Relationships, events, customers you don't want. There are very few things in life that are mandatory

Most powerful word in the world is "no"

[Financial Insight @FinInsightZam]

𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission - SEC Zambia today had the Q1 media briefing at the Lusaka offices led by Ms Diana Sichone, Director - Enforcement and Legal Services. \

The first quarter of 2026 was characterized by significant macroeconomic stability that fueled growth across Zambia's capital markets. A substantial decline in annual inflation to 7.1%, down from 11.2% in the previous quarter, combined with a 13.3% appreciation of the Kwacha against the US Dollar to create a favorable investment environment. This stability led the LuSE All Share Index (LASI) to rise by 5.29%, closing at 27,289.81 points, while total market capitalization increased by 4% to reach K341.87 billion. Investor confidence was further bolstered by the Bank of Zambia reducing the monetary policy rate to 13.5%, which lowered borrowing costs and encouraged corporate expansion.

Individual stock performance during the quarter was mixed, though high-profile gainers led the overall market upward. Leading the surge were ZNCO (+62.88%), ZFCO (+40.06%), BATA (+28.48%), ATEL (+27.06%), and ZSUG (+11.96%), the latter of which achieved a historic US$1 billion market capitalization threshold in January. Conversely, several stocks saw significant price reductions, most notably SCBL (-49.02%) and PUMA (-37.50%), with the latter's decline attributed to consistent reductions in earnings. Other tickers that experienced losses included BATZ (-8.84%), ZMFA (-8.33%), CECZ (-7.67%), NATB (-4.01%), ZMBF (-3.64%), ZABR (-3.42%), CHIL (-0.50%), and AECI (-0.09%).

Beyond equities, the collective investment and bond sectors showed complex shifts. Assets Under Management for Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) grew by 1.92% to K3.72 billion, although the total number of investors saw a seasonal dip of 10.02% due to increased withdrawals. In the bond market, the outstanding value of corporate bonds decreased by 11% to K4.2 billion. This reduction was primarily a technical result of the Kwacha’s appreciation, which lowered the Kwacha-equivalent value of dollar-denominated obligations, such as the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc Green bond. Meanwhile, the secondary market for government bonds remained active, with a total market value of K34.45 billion traded during the quarter

Strategic development initiatives also saw milestone achievements, particularly in green finance and the implementation of the Capital Markets Master Plan (CMMP). Zambia surpassed its medium-term Green Bond target of US100million, reaching acumulative total of US150.7 million. Furthermore, the domestic market capitalization-to-GDP ratio (excluding Shoprite) improved from 20.5% to 22.9%, marking positive progress toward the 30% target set for 2027. These developments, alongside the addition of Klapton Reinsurance to the Lusaka Securities Exchange Plc main board in March, signal a deepening and diversifying capital market.

[Forbes Africa @forbesafrica]

#Billionaires
The billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote’s plan forms part of a broader growth strategy unveiled by the Dangote Group, which aims to increase annual revenue to $100 billion by 2030. The plan is expected to require at least $40 billion of additional investment.

Read full story by clicking here⤵️
https://t.co/a6RztOka0r

[WARÚHIÚ @kamauwaruhiu]

Happiness is not at the next million ,the next car ,the next boyfriend,the next job ,the next phone or the next country. Your mind constantly shifts the goal post of happiness . You must force yourself to take some time and enjoy what you achieve.

[Reuters @Reuters]

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said that they would ban ships linked to Israel from the Red Sea after Israel renewed its military attacks on Iran. Here’s a look at what it could mean for the Iran war and its impact on the global energy market https://t.co/QPm4aCuC7M

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

BREAKING: Iran’s IRGC says that its Aerospace Force launched missiles at an airbase in Jordan, which hosts US military personnel and claimed that it destroyed F-35 fighter jet hangars and a primary command and control centre at the base.

🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/eCdd8yPOW2

[Ivanhoe Mines @IvanhoeMines_]

We rely on @Starlink at our exploration camps in the DRC and Zambia, where we are exploring for the next great copper discovery!
In terrain this remote, reliable connectivity is what keeps our work moving.

[Financial Times @FT]

Fifa faces empty seats as 180,000 World Cup tickets hit resale market https://t.co/prqoWWF0oF

[Reuters @Reuters]

The US added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu, and automakers BYD and NIO to a list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing's military, in a move that could inflame tensions between the countries https://t.co/ekwCKSCbsI

[Reuters @Reuters]

The Trump family generated at least $2.3 billion in profit from their main crypto ventures, while more than a million investors had net losses totaling $2.3 billion, a Reuters examination finds https://t.co/N8DvTPc6SM @specialreports

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

Where are Africa’s billionaires and tech leaders? While Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are competing to connect Africa through cutting-edge satellite technology, many of Africa’s wealthiest individuals remain focused on traditional sectors such as mining, banking, telecommunications, real estate, and retail.

The future belongs to those who create technology, not just those who consume it. Africa needs more innovators, inventors, engineers, and technology investors willing to think beyond the next quarterly profit and build for generations.

[Oskido @oskidobanoko]

Guys!!!! guys!!!!! @SeverinoTheWolf deserves an award. This is amazing and world class!!!! This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[Lewis Chimfwembe @Lewis_Mulinda]

Mobile Money transactions do not add up.

Amount to withdraw: k9,000

*Convenience Fees: k12
*Withdrawal Fee: k60

Total Payable Amount: k9,072

It costs k72 (2 loaves of bread and Juice) to make a k9,000 transaction.

Just swipe or move with cash.

[Reuters @Reuters]

Pope Leo sat with the pilots of a flight from Madrid to Barcelona on the second leg of his Spain tour. The pontiff was invited aboard by one of the captains, and waved at Spanish Air Force fighter jet pilots escorting the plane https://t.co/pbv4UuLWFo

[Reuters @Reuters]

New York's The Mark Hotel is offering a $1M package for the World Cup final, including helicopter rides, field-side tickets, private lounge access, and luxury accommodations

[Lusaka Securities Exchange @LuSE_Plc]

🏆 Zambia's 4th unicorn has arrived!

Airtel Zambia has crossed the $1 Billion Market Cap milestone on the LuSE, boosted by favourable exchange rate movements strengthening USD valuations.
To every investor who holds Airtel shares;this is your milestone too.
#LuSE #AirtelZambia

[FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup]

Toni Kroos: Magic 🪄

#FIFAWorldCup