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

Construction is expected to begin this year on an 830-kilometre railway linking Zambia’s Copperbelt to global markets through the North Western Province and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20260

Economy

Rights group files case against Zambia over alleged lead poisoning of children in Kabwe

The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), together with affected families, has filed a complaint before the African Committee of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20260

International

South Africa’s Malema sentenced to five years for firearm offences, appeals

South African opposition politician Julius Malema, 45, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of illegal possession of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20260

Economy

Mulungushi Textiles returns to active production, as President Hichilema reiterates development agenda

President Hakainde Hichilema has officially re-opened the Zambia–China Mulungushi Textiles in Kabwe District, calling on citizens to ignore misinformation and remain committed to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20260

Power and Politics

Hichilema declared UPND president, 2026 presidential candidate at party assembly

President Hakainde Hichilema has been officially declared President of the United Party for National Development(UPND) following the party’s 2026 general assembly held on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20260

Zambia redraws electoral map as Electoral Commission of Zambia announces 70 new seats

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced 70 new constituencies, bringing the national total to 256, with six allocated to Lusaka Province. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20260

Economy

Council claims rise in Zambia contractor registrations, says foreign firms still dominate project value

Zambia’s construction sector is witnessing a strong rise in contractor registrations amid tighter regulatory oversight, though significant disparities in project allocation persist, the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20260

Economy

Ecobank Zambia, private schools partner to roll out education financing solutions

Ecobank Zambia has partnered with the Private Schools and Colleges Association to provide tailored financial solutions aimed at improving operations and supporting growth ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20260

Economy

Govt, cooperative society sign pact to transform, boost livestock production

Government has signed an agreement with the Livestock Services Cooperative Society (LSCS) aimed at transforming livestock production and strengthening animal health systems across ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 15, 20260

Power and Politics

Group calls for expansion of fast-track GBV courts after sexual offences declared non-bailable

The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called for the expansion of fast-track Gender-Based Violence (GBV) courts across the country following the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 15, 20260

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