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Zambia pledges stronger global ties at 68th commonwealth ministerial meeting

Zambia has reaffirmed its dedication to democracy, good governance, and international cooperation during the 68th Meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 14, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: BongoHive unveils AI lab to spur innovation, economic growth in Zambia

BongoHive has announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab, a dedicated research and development centre focused on advancing AI solutions in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 14, 20250

Power and Politics

Again, Tonse Alliance questions UPND’s push for constitutional amendments, vows to lead March 19 protests

The Tonse Alliance has again raised the alarm on the UPND government’s push to amend the Constitution before the 2026 general elections, questioning ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 14, 20250

Civil society organizations reject proposed NGO bill, allege govt plans to break their ranks, suppress dissenting views

A consortium of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has rejected the proposed Non-Governmental Organizations Bill, 2025, accusing the government of pushing forward with legislation ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 14, 20250

Power and Politics

SADC summit directs phased withdrawal of troops from DRC, amid security concerns

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has directed the commencement of a phased withdrawal of troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 14, 20250

Power and Politics

Banda demands official clarification on President Hichilema’s constitutional amendment remarks

Former Kasenengwa lawmaker, Sensio Banda, has urged the Ministry of Justice to provide an official clarification on President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent remarks on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 13, 20250

Power and Politics

New Lusaka Permanent Secretary, Kalusa, targets zero audit queries

Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary, Joe Kalusa, has been formally introduced to senior management at the provincial administration with a call to achieve zero ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 13, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Equator secures $55million to fund Africa’s early-stage climate tech startups (TechPoint)

Equator, a climate-tech venture capital firm, has successfully closed a $55 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage climate tech startups in Africa. This ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 12, 20250

Metro

Matero boys teacher, cleric on the run over K700,000 examination fees theft

Lusaka police have launched a manhunt for Reverend Elifas Banda, a teacher at Matero Boys Secondary School and a cleric at the Reformed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 12, 20250

Economy

Indeni Energy seeks $250 million to fully become operational

The Zambian government has announced that Indeni Energy requires approximately US$250 million to become fully operational, with US$100 million needed for working capital ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 11, 20250

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