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Economy

EU commits €40 million to support agricultural transformation in COMESA region

The European Union (EU) has committed €40 million to support agricultural initiatives across Africa, aligned with the African Green Transition Agenda, officials announced ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 11, 20250

Economy

Group urges audit, independent validation of copper concentrate stockpiles amid export tax suspension

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has called on the government to audit existing data on copper concentrate stockpiles held by mining ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 11, 20250

Economy

Zambia Revenue Authority seizes 66,000 liters of smuggled ethanol, falsely classified as Calcium Hypochlorite

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized two trucks carrying 66,000 litres of smuggled ethanol, resulting in a revenue loss of K3 million ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 10, 20250

Economy

Veterinary association urges ban on caged wild animals at public shows

The Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) has expressed concern over the continued use of caged wild animals for public exhibition at agricultural shows ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 10, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambian leaders call for reciprocal visa fees, stronger trade with east amid US visa bond hike

Democratic Union leader, Ackim Njobvu, has urged the Zambian government to boost trade with Eastern countries such as China, India, and Russia, while ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 10, 20250

Sports

President Hichilema pledges better sports infrastructure, youth talent development

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed government’s commitment to building sports infrastructure, enhance training programmes, and support grassroots initiatives that support young people. He ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 9, 20250

Metro

Three dead, nine injured in tragic Kalweo market road accident, near Kapiri Mposhi

Three people have died and several others injured following a road accident at Kalweo roadside market, approximately 20 kilometers north of Kapiri Mposhi ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 9, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia protests U.S. visa bond requirement for nationals, seeks clarity

The Zambian government has raised serious concern with the U.S government’s decision to raise visa bond requirement ranging from US$5,000 to US$15,000, noting ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 9, 20250

Power and Politics

Speaker Mutti urges use of constituency offices to drive social justice, laments Zambia’s yearly loss of 270,000 hectares of forest

Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Nelly Mutti, has called on traditional leaders, civil society, and local authorities to fully utilise the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 9, 20250

Power and Politics

FDD, Green Party differ on U.S stance on Kitwe water pollution crisis

The Forum For Democracy and Development (FDD) has accused the UPND administration of trivializing matters that have to do with the health of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 7, 20250

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