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Economy

Jesuit Centre reports slight drop in basic needs basket, urges govt to prioritize human dignity, social protection

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has reported a K32.90 decrease in the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for January 2025, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 1, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia police accuse ex-diplomat, Mwamba, of manipulating law enforcement responses for U.S. asylum bid

The Zambia Police Service has accused former Ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba, of attempting to manipulate its responses to his social media posts ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 1, 20250

Power and Politics

Israel to open embassy in Zambia, raising hope for collaboration in key sectors

The Israeli government has announced plans to establish an embassy in Zambia, a move expected to deepen diplomatic and economic cooperation between the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 1, 20250

Power and Politics

Electoral Commission of Zambia condemns electoral violence in Petauke, urges peaceful campaigns

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has expressed disappointment over reported incidents of electoral violence in Petauke district involving the United Party for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 1, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s Maimbo formally launches AfDB presidential bid, calls for bold leadership

Development Finance Expert, Dr. Samuel Maimbo, has formally announced his candidacy for President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), emphasizing the need for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 1, 20250

Economy

Business Regulatory Review Agency withdraws Mazabuka cane levy following stakeholder concerns

The Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) has withdrawn the approved Mazabuka Municipal Council Cane Levy of K25 per tonne with immediate effect, following ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 31, 20250

Metro

ZESCO employee, five suspects arrested for allegedly stealing transformers in Masaiti

A ZESCO Limited employee from Ndola and five men from Masaiti, Copperbelt Province, have been arrested for allegedly stealing 11 transformers belonging to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 30, 20250

Metro

Schoharship board claims recovery of K194 million in student loan repayments

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) claims to have recovered over K194 million in student loan repayments since 2018, surpassing its ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 30, 20250

Economy

Standards body destroys K47,000 worth of alleged unsafe electrical products in Lusaka (Video)

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has destroyed non-compliant electrical products, including plugs and extension cables, valued at K47,408.50 in Lusaka. ZCSA Public ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 30, 20250

Power and Politics

PF chieftain, Mwamba, accuses Zambian judiciary of enabling dictatorship

Former Ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba, has accused the Zambian Judiciary of being complicit in enabling dictatorship by denying citizens their fundamental rights. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 30, 20250

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