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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 a development that signals growing international ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20260

Power and Politics

Council of Churches in Zambia warns against abuse of non-bailable sexual offences law as debate intensifies

The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has urged members of the public not to misuse the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20260

Kalaba calls for dissolution of parliament, citing loss of constitutional and moral authority

Harry Kalaba, the leader of the Citizens First party, has called for the immediate dissolution of Parliament, arguing that the House was compromised ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 19, 20260

M’membe calls for formalisation of artisanal mining, urges shift to cooperative ownership model

Socialist Party President, Dr. Fred M’membe, has emphasised that artisanal mining in Zambia should not be treated as a criminal issue but recognised ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 18, 20260

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 a total investment commitment of K7.3 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 18, 20260

International

Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz as Iran, U.S. exchange conflicting claims on maritime access

Iran’s military says it will close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the U.S. maintaining its blockade, Iranian state media reports. Iran’s ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 18, 20260

Power and Politics

Hichilema administration targets 10 million tonnes of maize annually by 2031

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced ambitious national production targets, revealing that the government aimed to produce 10 million metric tonnes of maize, 1 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20260

Power and Politics

Zambia reaffirms strong commitment to global population, development agenda at UN session

Zambia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action, highlighting the importance of multilateral ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20260

Mobility Africa

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

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