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Economy

AFREC calls for stronger policy capacity to drive energy efficiency in Zambia (video)

The African Union (AU) specialised energy agency, the African Energy Commission (AFREC), has underscored the need for countries like Zambia to build capacity ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 8, 20250

Metro

Mother, daughter die in electrocution incident in Lusaka

Two members of the same family died from electrocution and another was injured in an incident in Kabanana Site and Service, Lusaka, on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 8, 20250

Economy

Regulator calls for industry–academia collaboration to strengthen product standards

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has called for enhanced collaboration between industry and academia to ensure product safety and quality. ZCSA Regional ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 7, 20250

International

Coup attempt in Benin Republic reportedly foiled by loyalist troops, Interior Minister says

The government of Benin says it has foiled a coup attempt by members of the West African nation’s armed forces. “The Beninese armed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 7, 20250

Metro

Chipili man arrested for alleged rape, attempted strangulation of 83-year-old woman

Police in Chipili District of Luapula Province have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly raping and attempting to strangle an 83-year-old woman before ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 7, 20250

Economy

ZCCM-IH group reports $1.52 billion profit in 2024, company level operations record $167.62 million loss

ZCCM-IH’s group net profit rose to US$1.52 billion in 2024, reversing a post-tax loss of US$198.59 million in 2023, driven by the Mopani ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 7, 20250

Sports

Zambia U15 girls, boys crowned CAF schools champions for COSAFA

The Zambia Under-15 Boys and Girls national teams have been crowned champions of the CAF African Schools Championship | COSAFA Qualifiers after defeating ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 7, 20250

Economy

Why govt must reconsider plans to restrict suspension of duties to 50% for manufacturing inputs —ZAM

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has raised concerns over a new law introduced at a time when manufacturers are grappling with high ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 6, 20250

Debate over future of Zambia’s constitution rages, as intrigues mark sack of Chawama MP. 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. The government’s decision to suspend ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 6, 20250

Economy

Govt warns Luapula farmers against loan defaults, calls for mindset change

Luapula Province Permanent Secretary, Prudence Kangwa, has expressed concern that some farmers in the province continue to default on loan repayments while expecting ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 6, 20250

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