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Tech

Zambia reportedly secures $120 million grant for digital transformation

The Zambian government has reportedly secured US$120 million grant for digital transformation. Science and Technology Minister, Felix Mutati, who is attending the World ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 20, 20250

International

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State amid political crisis

Nigeria is facing an escalating political crisis after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers state and suspended ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 20, 20250

Church bodies fault clandestine moves to amend constitution without public consultations, call for national dialogue

Church mother bodies in Zambia have criticized the government for drafting the Constitution in isolation, without public consultation, and for failing to address ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 20, 20250

Metro

Obesity affects over 8% of Zambians, foundation calls for action

The Zambia Heart and Stroke Foundation has raised concern over the country’s obesity rate, which stands at 8.3 percent of the population, according ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Energy minister, Chikote, directs ZESCO to stick to 7-hour load management schedule, as citizens, industries groan

Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, has instructed ZESCO Limited to strictly adhere to the agreed seven-hour electricity load management schedule to enhance predictability ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Strengthening economic ties: UBA CEO Africa Visits Zambia

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has continued to cement its effort towards financial inclusion and economic growth across Africa, Zambia included. In ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Home Affairs minister, Mwiimbu, orders immigration to operationalise new border posts, offices in 2025

Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, has instructed the Department of Immigration to ensure that all newly gazetted border posts ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Metro

Group blames Examinations Council of Zambia for K713,600 theft scandal at Matero Boys school

The Movement for the Restoration of Teachers Affairs (MORETA) Zambia has blamed the Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) for negligence following the alleged ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Disaster management agency appeals for collective action in crisis response efforts

The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) has renewed its appeal for collaboration from businesses, development agencies, and individuals to bolster government’s disaster ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Govt expands support for artisanal, small-scale miners, grants 680 mining rights in 2024

The Zambian government has reported significant progress in supporting artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), granting 680 new mining rights in 2024. Minister of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

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