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Economy

Zambia unveils first integrated plan to address electricity needs, as power deficit reaches 750MW in May

The Government has announced the completion of the first Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) aimed at providing sustainable solutions to Zambia’s electricity sub-sector challenges. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 13, 20240

Power and Politics

Justice Minister, Kasune, urges State Advocates to combat white-collar crimes

Newly appointed Minister of Justice, Princess Kasune, has called on State Advocates to avoid being used as conduits for white-collar crime, such as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 13, 20240

Banda’s case gets messy, as he alleges abduction by unnamed presidency aide; Hamasaka reacts

Petauke Central lawmaker, Emmanuel Banda, has officially filed a complaint with the police regarding his alleged abduction, naming several individuals as culprits. Rae ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 13, 20240

Tech

ZANACO hosts second edition of L.E.A.D.S initiative to foster innovation, collaboration

ZANACO has held the second edition of its Leading, Edge, Agility, Diversity and Sustainability (L.E.A.D.S) initiative, providing a platform for players in the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 12, 20240

Metro

1.2 million households eligible for social cash transfer, government says

Government says a total number of 1.2 million households are eligible to now receive emergency social cash transfers countrywide. Minister of Community Development ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 12, 20240

Metro

Zambia’s laboratory commodities stock level hits 70%, surpassing 2023 figures of 55%

The Zambia Medicines and Medical supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it has recorded a major increase in laboratory commodity availability, reaching a significant 70 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 12, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema harps on growing investor confidence in Zambia, says country becoming investment destination

President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia is building upon its reputation as a strong investment destination, and that this is evidenced by increased investor ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 12, 20240

Economy

Funding gap of K30 billion slows down project opportunities for SMEs in Zambia

Zambia has a significant funding gap for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) amounting to a total of K30 billion in project opportunities, authorities say. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 12, 20240

Power and Politics

Congress laments job, wage gaps between men, women despite presence of global conventions

The Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) has called for a comprehensive change in the dynamics that caused gender specific constraints and structural ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 12, 20240

Malawi confirms Vice President Chilima dead in plane crash. What we know so far

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has announced the death of his Vice President, Saulos Klaus Chilima, former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri and eight others. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 11, 20240

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