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Zambia must find a credible, neutral convener if Hichilema’s proposed national dialogue is to be taken seriously —Banda

Former Kasenengwa Member of Parliament, Sensio Banda, has called for a neutral body—such as respected religious groups or traditional leaders—to spearhead national dialogue, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

‘Not dead!’ Govt says jailed former Defence minister, Mwamba, alive, remains admitted in hospital

The government has dismissed social media rumours claiming that former Defence Minister, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba, popularly known as GBM, has died—confirming that he ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

African Union executive council meeting opens in Addis with call to reduce reliance on foreign aid

The 24th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union has opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a firm call for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Tech

Tech-driven Zambian startup tops UN-backed global awards in health

Zambian startup, Duniya Healthcare, has been named Global Champion in the Health and Wellbeing category at the 2025 World Summit Awards (WSA), marking ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

FQM takes 15 percent stake in Prospect Resources, injects K272 million to drive Mumbezhi copper exploration

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has announced an investment of approximately K272 million in Australian-based battery and electrification metals developer, Prospect Resources, to support ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

Ecobank pledges support for smart transport corridors to bolster intra-Africa trade

Ecobank has pledged its support toward the development of smart transport corridors across Africa, with a focus on enhancing intra-African trade and advancing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

Govt begins review of TAZAMA pipeline open access guidelines

The Ministry of Energy has reportedly commenced a review of the Tanzania-Zambia Mafuta (TAZAMA) Pipeline Open Access Framework, aiming to strengthen its operational ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Power and Politics

Tension in UNZA as lecturers threaten unrest over wage freeze, unresolved collective bargaining process

Lecturers at the University of Zambia (UNZA) have warned that they cannot guarantee industrial harmony at the institution if the government fails to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

Zambia moves to harness innovative technologies, attract global investment at Osaka Expo

Zambia is taking strategic steps to harness innovative technologies and attract investment into key sectors including tourism, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy, government ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Sincerity would be judged by action,’ Civil society groups task Hichilema to be transparent on call for political dialogue

Some civil society groups have expressed differing views on President Hakainde Hichilema’s call for political dialogue which was made during the funeral of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 15, 20250

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