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Economy

$129 million investment set for Zambia-China economic zone in Chibombo, says govt

Eleven companies are reportedly set to establish operations at the Zambia-China Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) in Chibombo District, Central Province, with a projected ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Power and Politics

RPP urges more investment in technology, innovation to address Zambia’s health challenges

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) has called on the government to increase investment in science, technology, and research to develop sustainable, homegrown solutions ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Power and Politics

Group urges political parties to adopt female candidates in Lumezi by-election

The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called on political parties contesting the upcoming National Assembly by-election in Lumezi Constituency to prioritize ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Mfuwe MP, Mabonga, jailed eight months for sedition, as police seize free speech placards

Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament for Mfuwe, Maureen Mabonga, has been sentenced to eight months’ simple imprisonment and fined K1,600 after being ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 16, 20250

Metro

Drug Enforcement Commission arrests Zambians, Zimbabweans in cross-border drug bursts

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested three Zimbabwean nationals and several Zambians in a series of coordinated operations across the country between ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 16, 20250

Metro

Two small-scale miners arrested for breach of peace in Kitwe

Police in Copperbelt Province have arrested and charged two small-scale miners, commonly known as “Jerabos,” with Conduct Likely to Cause a Breach of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 16, 20250

Metro

Rights Commission secures release of Cyber Crimes Act suspect on police bond pending court appearance

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) Zambia has successfully secured the release of 28-year-old Jeremiah Nkunika, who was arrested on Monday, May 12, 2025, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 15, 20250

Power and Politics

After dumping UKA, Citizens First says party open to new alliances ahead of 2026 polls

The Citizens First (CF) Party has expressed its willingness to work with other like-minded political parties as Zambia prepares for the 2026 general ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 15, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia pledges more troops, aircraft to UN peacekeeping operations

Zambia has pledged to deploy additional personnel and aircraft for United Nations peacekeeping operations, including a Military Police Company, two Platoons Mixed Engagement ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 15, 20250

Power and Politics

China pledges stronger health ties with Zambia after US aid cut

China has pledged to strengthen its cooperation with Zambia in the health sector, including the provision of traditional medicine, following the withdrawal of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 15, 20250

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