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Justice O’ Metre: Recap of cases involving politically-exposed persons, others; March, 2026

Welcome to Justice O’ Metre, an independent tracker on high-profile cases affecting mostly politically exposed persons within the Zambian judicial ...

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Again, Council of Churches pleads with govt, Lungu family for speedy resolution of burial impasse

Leaders of the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) have cautioned that the prolonged impasse over the burial of late ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

4 hours ago

Power and Politics

Heritage party warns rushed education reforms will compromise learning standards

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

18 hours ago

Power and Politics

Hichilema to visit Kasama, says Provincial Minister, Mbao

Power and Politics

UK reiterates support for Morocco’s autonomy plan

Power and Politics

Alleged Corruption: Ex-minister Malanji denied bail pending appeal, remains in custody

Mining & Energy

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa unveils $500,000 solarisation project in Mayukwayukwa

The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has unveiled a US$500,000 solarisation project at the Mayukwayukwa Refugee Settlement in Zambia’s Western ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

2 days ago

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Luanshya Mine set for August 2026 production restart after major dewatering milestone

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced that Luanshya Mine, which has recently completed its ...

By Bumba Mulenga

Mining & Energy

Zambia backs artisanal mining growth, urges investment at Luapula Expo

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s artisanal and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Mining & Energy

After years of stalling, Hichilema launches $315 million hybrid solar project in Chongwe

President Hakainde Hichilema has launched the construction of a 250-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant and a 150-megawatt battery ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

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Govt warns mining licences not for speculation, as gemstone miners allege discrimination

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has reiterated its commitment to cancelling mining licences held for ...

By Bumba Mulenga

Mining & Energy

Mobility Africa

Africa Finance Corporation spotlights Lobito rail project ahead of Nairobi summit

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has identified the Zambia–Lobito railway project as a flagship development expected to accelerate regional trade and industrialisation, as ...

By Bumba Mulenga

2 days ago

Mobility Africa

Govt lifts ban on night driving to support 24-hour economy

4 days ago

Mobility Africa

Presidential aide says work to begin soon on $5 billion Lobito corridor railway, completion set for 2030

April 17, 2026

Mobility Africa

Govt warns against illegal vehicle colour changes, orders crackdown

April 14, 2026

Mobility Africa

ECONOMY

Govt eyes K1 billion investments as Hichilema opens Luapula Expo

President Hakainde Hichilema says the government is ready to attract significant investments following the successful hosting of the Luapula Investment Exposition held at ...

By Kenneth Lutena

16 hours ago

Economy