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Mining & Energy

Ministry of Energy calls for urgent reforms to strengthen Zambia’s electricity sector

The Ministry of Energy has called on energy sector stakeholders to propose immediate policy and institutional reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 9, 20260

Official reveals Chinese-owned mines account for over 15% of Zambia’s total copper production

Chinese-owned mining companies have reportedly invested over US$1 billion into Zambia’s mining sector, generating thousands of jobs, the Economic and Commercial Counsellor at ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20260

Power and Politics

Tonse Alliance demands urgent meeting with Electoral Commission of Zambia over electoral process bill

The Tonse Alliance has formally requested an urgent meeting with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) amid concerns over the proposed Electoral Process ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20260

Metro

Govt expresses support for cost-reflective tariffs, stronger partnerships to improve access to water

The Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation has reiterated the importance of strategic partnerships and cost-reflective tariffs in improving access to safe, reliable, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20260

Economy

Zambia, Egypt to collaborate on innovative technologies to enhance environmental sustainability

The Government has warned that petroleum operations posed significant environmental risks—particularly industrial pollution—that could have long-term impacts on water quality, ecosystems, and public ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20260

Mining & Energy

Govt moves to check illegal trade in gold, sets up marketing centres nationwide

Government has announced plans to construct new gold marketing centres across the country before the end of this year, as part of efforts ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20260

Sports

Zambia Premier League lifts ZESCO United suspension after court case is withdrawn

The Zambian Premier League (ZPL) has lifted the suspension imposed on ZESCO United following a mutual agreement by both parties to withdraw a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20260

International

Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran as oil prices plunge

Donald Trump says that following discussions with the leadership of Pakistan, there will be a ceasefire between the United States and Iran—on condition ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20260

‘How can PF appeal against itself? I am PF!’ Miles Sampa dissolves key party structure, appoints provincial chairmen

Patriotic Front president, Miles Sampa, has announced the dissolution of the party’s Central Committee and all provincial chairmen, declaring that he is exercising ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20260

Power and Politics

Elements of PF appeal High Court ruling validating Sampa’s 2023 conference

The Patriotic Front (PF) has appealed a High Court ruling that upheld the legitimacy of the extra-ordinary conference held by Miles Sampa on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 7, 20260

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