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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 energy storage system ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

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Govt faces constitutional challenge over judge’s dual appointment to SADC tribunal

The Zambian Government is set to be taken to court on Wednesday to explain its decision to allow a judge ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

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Power and Politics

Youths group demands constitutional action on defecting MPs

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Power and Politics

Again, Zulu calls for unity in PF amid contestations for soul of party

Power and Politics

Leadership wrangle deepens in NCP as court hears Chanda not in official party records

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Chawama seat dispute: Judge Sharon Newa recuses self from presiding in Tasila Lungu’s case

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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 energy storage system (BESS) at the ...

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

Mining giant, BHP, shows interest in large-scale copper exploration in Zambia

Global mining giant BHP has reportedly expressed strong interest in undertaking large-scale copper exploration in Zambia, in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Mining & Energy

Fresh ERB approvals estimated at K7.3 billion in investment commitments

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 31 licences, 16 construction permits and several licence inclusions, representing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Mining & Energy

ZESCO expresses support for tough law which prescribes vandalism as non-bailable offense

ZESCO Limited has described the enactment of the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act No. 4 of 2026 ...

By Bumba Mulenga

Mining & Energy

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

Government has revoked the Statutory Instrument that prohibited night driving, in a move aimed at facilitating the implementation of the 24-hour economy as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

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

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Govt warns against illegal vehicle colour changes, orders crackdown

April 14, 2026

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‘Restore order now,’ Rights group sounds the alarm on illegal bus stations

April 13, 2026

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ECONOMY

COMESA, World Bank launch $25 million facility to accelerate regional renewable electrification

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the ASCENT Project Preparation Facility (PPF), ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

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Economy

Climate change threatening livelihoods, Zambia warns at meeting on environmental challenges

Southern Province Minister, Credo Nanjuwa, has cautioned that intensifying climate change impacts—including prolonged droughts, water scarcity, and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Economy