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Lungu family accuses Zambian officials, South African police of illegal seizure, postmortem on former president’s remains

The family of Zambia’s late Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has accused Zambian government officials and South African police ...

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

Former cabinet minister and businessman, Joseph Malanji, will remain in custody after the High Court of Zambia dismissed his application ...

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Nakacinda plea stalls as State files amended espionage charge

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Lungu family accuses Zambian officials, South African police of illegal seizure, postmortem on former president’s remains

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Hichilema retains key officials in UPND national management committee

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Kalaba condemns alleged removal of Lungu’s remains from South African morgue, demands public apology from UPND govt

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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

1 day ago

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

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

April 17, 2026

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Govt warns against illegal vehicle colour changes, orders crackdown

April 14, 2026

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Zambia’s economy shows early signs of stability as Access Bank highlights financing push

Zambia is entering 2026 with renewed macroeconomic stability and improving investor sentiment, according to Access Bank Zambia Managing Director, Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu, who ...

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