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Economy

Vietnam sees strong growth potential in Zambia’s agriculture sector

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has expressed confidence that Zambia was on the path to achieving substantial agricultural growth, supported by expanding bilateral ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 15, 20260

Mining & Energy

COMESA to launch $25 million ASCENT project preparation facility at investment forum in Nairobi

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) will launch the ASCENT Project Preparation Facility (PPF), a US$25 million World Bank–funded initiative ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 15, 20260

Power and Politics

Party demands Electoral Commission publishes full list of 70 new constituencies

The Zambia Wake-up Party (ZAWAPA) has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to immediately release and publicly communicate the complete list ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Power and Politics

Bishops’ council urges peace, unity ahead of 2026 elections

The Bishop’s Council of Zambia (BCZ) has called on political leaders, civil society, traditional authorities, and citizens to exercise wisdom, restraint, and mutual ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Metro

Police chief stresses human rights, professionalism ahead of UN peacekeeping assessment training

Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba, has emphasized that human rights, integrity, and professionalism remained key pillars under United Nations requirements for troop- ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Mining & Energy

Govt unveils updated electrification plan, says $1.52 billion needed to meet 2030 universal access target

Government has launched the updated Rural Electrification Master Plan (REMP) for the period 2025 to 2030, revealing that Zambia will require about US$1.52 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Economy

African Group of Negotiators claims over $800 million mobilized for Loss and Damage fund

The African Group of Negotiators (AGN) has mobilised more than US$800 million in pledges to support vulnerable countries in addressing the impacts of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to protecting children in street situations

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all children, including those living in street situations, as part of ongoing efforts ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Mobility Africa

Govt warns against illegal vehicle colour changes, orders crackdown

The Government has raised concern over the rising number of motorists illegally changing the colour of their vehicles—commonly through “vehicle wrapping”—without updating official ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Power and Politics

EU set to launch €40 million education-focused budget support for Zambia

The European Union (EU) has resumed budget support to Zambia and is planning a new €40 million package later this year, with a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 13, 20260

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