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Tech

Harness AI to strengthen democracy, inclusion, accountability —Zambian govt urges stakeholders

Government has called on stakeholders to work together to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) strengthens democracy, inclusion, and accountability rather than undermining them. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 23, 20250

Economy

ZESCO, Anzana seal $300 million deal to electrify 2 million Zambians along Lobito Corridor by 2030

Zambia’s national electricity utility, ZESCO, and Angola’s Anzana Electric Group (Anzana) have committed to the key terms of a joint venture to electrify ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 23, 20250

Economy

Lusaka Province reports buying 55,000 metric tonnes of maize worth K400 million

Lusaka Province has reportedly purchased over 55,000 metric tonnes of white maize from farmers, valued at about K400 million as of August 20, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 23, 20250

Metro

Lusaka shops for $1.28 billion to bridge water, sanitation gap by 2035

The Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSC) requires an estimated US$1.28 billion investment to close the water and sanitation supply gap in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 23, 20250

Economy

Govt reaffirms commitment to boosting agriculture financing under Kampala Declaration

Government has emphasized the need to scale up investment and financing for accelerated agri-food systems transformation in line with the Kampala Declaration. The ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 23, 20250

Metro

Zambia set to host 75th WHO regional committee for Africa

Zambia is expected to host the 75th World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 23, 20250

Power and Politics

Kanchibiya lawmaker, Chanda, urges investment in sustainable water infrastructure after river pollutions

Kanchibiya Constituency Lawmaker, Sunday Chanda, has urged the government to invest in sustainable water infrastructure, including the rehabilitation of contaminated rivers, to restore ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 23, 20250

Metro

Labour ministry claims K276,623 payments secured for workers after Casino suspended operations

The government has reportedly secured K276,623.46 for 27 workers at Canlin Investments Limited, a casino company based at Lusaka International Apartment, following the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 23, 20250