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Nigeria reportedly grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s opposition presidential candidate, Costa

The Nigerian government has granted special protection to the Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate, Fernando Costa, due to reports of imminent threats to his life, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 2, 20250

Metro

Zambia Immigration Department confirms arrest of 24 for illegal entry

The Zambian Department of Immigration has confirmed the apprehension of 24 suspected illegal immigrants in two separate operations conducted by the Kabwe Regional ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 2, 20250

Economy

Government set to consolidate gaming laws, establish regulatory authority

Government has announced plans to consolidate six separate pieces of legislation into a single Act and establish the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Authority ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 2, 20250

‘Why we shunned further dialogue,’ Oasis Forum explains stalled talks with govt, calls on Zambians to defend constitutionalism

The Oasis Forum has condemned Zambian government’s decision to suspend dialogue on the constitutional amendment process and its refusal to consider withdrawing Bill ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 2, 20250

Metro

Police investigate alleged abduction of five-month-old baby in Lusaka

The Zambia Police Service has launched an investigation into a case in which a five-month-old child was allegedly stolen. The incident occurred on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 2, 20250

Mining & Energy

Mukabamo Copper Mines to face stiff penalties for tailings dam collapse in Mwense, Zambian govt vows

Poor structural integrity of the dam embankments and the absence of a protective liner to prevent seepage into underground water led to the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 2, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Google to invest $2.1 million towards building AI talent in Nigeria(Techpoint)

Google has announced a US$2.1 million (₦3 billion) commitment to fund programmes that will increase AI talent in Nigeria. According to Techpoint Africa, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 1, 20250

Economy

Lusaka family’s basic needs basket rises to K11,079.23, spurred by charcoal price hikes

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) reports that the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for a family of five in Lusaka ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 1, 20250

Power and Politics

Opposition figures allege political motives in Chawama seat declaration as vacant

Former Kasenengwa Constituency lawmaker, Sensio Banda, has described the declaration of the Chawama Parliamentary seat as vacant as a political fight disguised as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 30, 20250

Power and Politics

Government pushes ahead with comprehensive pension reforms

Labour and Social Security Minister, Brendah Tambatamba, has outlined the comprehensive pension reforms approved by Cabinet in January 2025, saying they were aimed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 30, 20250

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