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Economy

AfDB approves $14.5 million for Garneton North solar project to boost Zambia’s renewable energy expansion

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$14.54 million financing package to support the Garneton North 20-megawatt ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 2, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema orders probe into prayer event ban, inflation eases 11.9% as FAZ parts ways with coach Grant. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. President Hakainde Hichilema has ordered ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 2, 20250

International

Tanzania’s electoral body declares incumbent President Suluhu winner with 98% of votes cast amid violent protests

Tanzania’s electoral commission declared on Saturday that President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, had won nearly 98 percent of the votes in an election that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 1, 20250

International

Trump labels Nigeria “country of particular concern” over reported killing of Christians

President Donald Trump of the United States on Friday announced that he had designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 1, 20250

Power and Politics

China reaffirms commitment to strengthening security cooperation with Zambia

The Chinese government has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Zambian authorities to promote regional security and address emerging security threats. Deputy ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 1, 20250

Power and Politics

Groups warn of low voter registration, question ECZ preparedness for 2026

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia (CSEIFZ) has expressed concern over the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s (ECZ) handling of the ongoing voter ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 1, 20250

Energy

Techbytes: Ghana, Singapore partner to build Africa’s first finternet (Africa Tech Insights)

Ghana’s District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) and Singapore’s Embed Financial Group Holdings (EFGH) have announced a joint venture to establish Africa’s first Finternet ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 1, 20250

Metro

MTN Zambia launches ICT connect expo to drive digital transformation

MTN Zambia has launched the Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Connect Expo, a platform designed to showcase innovative and future-ready digital solutions developed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 31, 20250

Power and Politics

Civil society groups cast doubt on credibility of Bill 7 consultations, allege citizens being paid to endorse submissions

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has accused the Technical Committee on the Constitution amendment process of allegedly paying citizens to sign ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 31, 20250

Border violence claims 7 lives in Nakonde amid Tanzanian unrest (Video)

Seven people have died at Nakonde District Hospital between Wednesday and Friday after sustaining gunshot wounds amid escalating tensions along the Zambia–Tanzania border. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 31, 20250

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