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Japan commends Zambia for peacekeeping, peace-building roles in Africa

The Japanese government has praised Zambia for its longstanding peacekeeping and peacebuilding contributions across the African continent. Japanese Ministry of Defence Commissioner for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 22, 20250

Economy

Govt orders councils to digitize revenue collection to curb leakages, boost revenue

The Ministry of Local Government has directed all councils across Zambia to urgently transition from manual to digital revenue collection systems in a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 22, 20250

International

Trump confronts Ramaphosa over white farmer killings in tense White House exchange

A meeting meant to soothe tensions between the US and South Africa instead spiralled as President Donald Trump put his counterpart on the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 22, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia calls for stronger surveillance, financing to tackle health priorities

The Zambian government has called for robust surveillance, continued investments, and sustained efforts in addressing critical health sector priorities, including mental health disorders ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Citizens First leader, Kalaba, accuses UPND of shielding corrupt individuals through party defections

Citizens First (CF) Party president, Harry Kalaba, has alleged that some individuals facing prosecution or being investigated for corruption are joining the ruling ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia invites EU to observe 2026 general elections

The Zambian government has formally invited the European Union (EU) to observe the country’s upcoming 2026 General Elections as part of efforts to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 21, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Sylndr raises $15.7m to digitize Egypt’s used-car sector (TechCrunch)

Egyptian automotive e-commerce startup Sylndr has secured $15.7 million in Series A funding to expand its tech-driven platform that aims to simplify how ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 21, 20250

Metro

Nyimba investments fined, pays K40,000 for reportedly flouting new minimum wage law

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has imposed a K40,000 administrative penalty on Nyimba Investments limited of Eastern Province for non-compliance with ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 21, 20250

Power and Politics

UPND stalwart, Nkombo, files police complaint over false presidential bid rumours (video)

United Party for National Development (UPND) Chairperson for Elections, Gary Nkombo, has filed a police complaint against individuals behind social media claims suggesting ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 21, 20250

International

Access to social media platforms X reportedly restricted in Tanzania after police account hacked

Access to the social media platform X has reportedly been restricted in Tanzania following a cyberattack that compromised official accounts of government and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 21, 20250

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