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Hichilema urges investors to back Africa’s energy, infrastructure reforms

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on investors to take advantage of ongoing policy and legal reforms across Africa, particularly in ...

By Bumba Mulenga

POWER & POLITICS

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Former Kasenengwa lawmaker, Banda, warns Public Gathering Bill threatens civic space

Former Kasenengwa Lawmaker Sensio Banda has warned that the Public Gathering Bill in its current state will threaten civic space ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

5 hours ago

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Hichilema urges investors to back Africa’s energy, infrastructure reforms

By Bumba Mulenga

16 hours ago

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Africa-France Summit opens in Nairobi with call to end aid dependency

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Govt tells ConCourt Zambia-US health, economic deals still under negotiation

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Church group flags code violations, as voter education activities drop ahead of 2026 elections

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Government pushes mining dispute reforms

Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Hapenga Kabeta, says government efforts to resolve mining disputes outside lengthy court processes are helping ...

By Bumba Mulenga

6 days ago

Mining & Energy

Small-scale miners back formalisation, oppose higher licence fees

The Federation of Small Scale Miners of Zambia has backed government efforts to formalise the mining sector ...

By Bumba Mulenga

Mining & Energy

Zambia raises diesel price for May, keeps petrol unchanged as global oil costs climb

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has raised the pump price of diesel by K4.21 while maintaining petrol ...

By Kenneth Lutena

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Chambishi residents demand recapitalisation of Chambishi Metals

Residents of Chambishi on the Copperbelt Province have called for the reopening and recapitalisation of Chambishi Metals, ...

By Kenneth Lutena

Mining & Energy

Hichilema commissions CEC’s 126-MW solar plant, urges shift in energy project mindset

President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday commissioned a 126-megawatt solar power plant built by Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) ...

By Kenneth Lutena

Mining & Energy

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Stanbic Bank says efficiency, not infrastructure, will define Africa’s next phase of trade corridors

Stanbic Bank says Africa’s transport corridors will only deliver economic value if countries prioritize operational efficiency over infrastructure expansion, as rising regional trade ...

By Bumba Mulenga

May 2, 2026

Mobility Africa

Africa targets efficient transport corridors to drive trade growth —Report

April 30, 2026

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Africa Finance Corporation spotlights Lobito rail project ahead of Nairobi summit

April 23, 2026

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

April 21, 2026

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Macron announces €23 billion investment package for Africa at Nairobi Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced €23 billion in investment commitments for Africa at the close of the “Inspire and Connect” Business Forum, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

4 hours ago

Economy