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Party leader, Chikuse, calls for unity, citizen engagement in Zambia’s development

Republican Progressive Party (RPP) president, Leslie Chikuse, has urged Zambians to actively engage with the government in addressing national challenges and fostering development. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 28, 20250

Economy

UNECA urges Zambia to ensure responsible mining of energy transition minerals

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has urged the Zambian government to ensure that the extraction and processing of critical energy ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 28, 20250

Economy

Canada urges Zambia to leverage trade agreements for growth of micro, small and medium enterprises

The Canadian government has urged Zambia to fully utilise its trade agreements with various countries to create opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 28, 20250

Economy

ERB approves 89 licenses, eight construction permits; claims $381.4 million investment attracted

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 89 licence applications and eight construction permits in the petroleum and renewable energy sub-sectors, collectively representing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 27, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia government calls for accountability as contractors delay project timelines (video)

The Zambian government has urged local contractors to be more vigilant and ensure the timely completion of projects they have been assigned. Subeta ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 27, 20250

Economy

Zambia, EU launch MSME support project for women empowerment, target 24,000 beneficiaries

The government has reportedly launched the Women Empowerment and Micro Small Enterprises Support Project, aimed at supporting at least 24,000 beneficiaries across Zambia. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 27, 20250

Economy

Cost of living in Lusaka jumps to K11,599.12 for family of five in February, Jesuit Centre reports

The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka has increased by K798.56 in February 2025, reaching K11,599.12, according to the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 27, 20250

Economy

Zambia launches integrated mining information system to boost mining sector transparency, efficiency

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) has reportedly launched the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), a digital platform aimed at ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 27, 20250

Power and Politics

Party leader, Banda, blames political interference for Copperbelt water pollution

People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) leader, Andyford Banda, has condemned government’s alleged failure to enforce environmental laws, saying the recent water contamination on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 27, 20250

Economy

Smuggling, border loopholes allow influx of substandard goods, says consumer rights committee

The 2025 World Consumer Rights Day National Organising Committee has identified border porousness and increased smuggling as major challenges undermining enforcement efforts against ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 27, 20250

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