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Economy

Zambia’s external debt rises to $15.17 billion by Q2, 2024; up by 4.1% from December, 2023

Zambia’s external debt stock, excluding publicly guaranteed debt, rose by 4.1 percent to US$15.17 billion as of June 2024, up from $14.57 billion ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 27, 20240

Economy

Group raises the alarm over planned fertilizer plant on shores of Lake Kariba

The Media Network Action on Climate Change (MENACC) has opposed the proposed construction of an 800,000-tonne-per-year fertilizer plant on the shores of Lake ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 27, 20240

Metro

Ministry warns against rising vandalism of water infrastructure

The Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of vandalism targeting Kafubu Water and Sanitation Limited infrastructure. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 27, 20240

Metro

DEC launches nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, arrests multiple suspects

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has launched an accelerated nationwide campaign to combat drug trafficking across Zambia. This operation aligned with the Narcotic ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 27, 20240

Economy

Tourism Council warns against splitting Hospitality Act, cites cost implications for businesses (Video)

The Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) has raised concerns over government’s proposal to split the Hospitality Act into three separate bills, arguing that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 27, 20240

Power and Politics

Nawakwi alleges judiciary under siege, cites concerns over judicial integrity

Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader, Edith Nawakwi, has claimed that Zambia’s judiciary is under siege with President Hakainde Hichilema at the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 27, 20240

Economy

Tobacco-Free Association accuses industry of targeting young smokers, calls for urgent passage of control bill

The Tobacco Free Association of Zambia (TOFAZA) has accused the tobacco industry of targeting young smokers, jeopardising their education and health. Executive Director, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 26, 20240

‘Manipulative, authoritarian,’ Situmbeko slams Hichilema for allegedly arm-twisting the judiciary for selfish gain

New Era Democratic (NED) Party President, Pumulo Situmbeko, has condemned the suspension of three Constitutional Court judges, calling it a direct attack on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 26, 20240

Economy

AFC, Zambia, Angola sign concession agreement to drive Lobito rail project; 1,250 jobs envisaged

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed concession agreements with the governments of Angola and Zambia to propel the Zambia Lobito Rail Project ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 26, 20240

Lungu accuses constitutional court president, two other judges of bias, requests their withdrawal from election eligibility dispute

Former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, has filed a complaint against three Constitutional Court judges, alleging potential bias in a case involving his eligibility ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 26, 20240

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