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Economy

Zambia opens consulate in Bangladesh, launches business forum to deepen bilateral ties

Zambia has officially opened a Consulate in Bangladesh, marking a key milestone in efforts to deepen bilateral engagement, foster mutual respect, and strengthen ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia reviews emergency laws, draws lessons from Ethiopia’s COVID-19 response

Zambia is reviewing its legislation on the management of emergency situations to improve the country’s preparedness and responsiveness to future crises, according to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Metro

Kitwe businesswoman nabbed for cocaine trafficking, another held with K280,000 counterfeit cash

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested a 36-year-old Kitwe businesswoman, Khadija Mingel, for trafficking in 25 pellets of cocaine weighing 500 grammes. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema commends Namibia’s democratic transition, as both leaders commit to strengthening bilateral ties

President Hakainde Hichilema has commended Namibia for its unwavering commitment to democracy and peaceful transitions of power, following the country’s successful general elections ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Tech

Zambia, Czech Republic strengthen cooperation in digital technology, cybersecurity

The Zambian government has commended the Czech Republic for its support towards Zambia’s digital inclusion agenda through scholarships and technical collaboration in Information ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Economy

Zambia initiates strategic partnership with China on development of Kapiri Mposhi dry port

The Zambian government has begun engaging Chinese partners to develop a strategic transport infrastructure project, the Kapiri Mposhi Dry Port in Central Province. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Economy

$129 million investment set for Zambia-China economic zone in Chibombo, says govt

Eleven companies are reportedly set to establish operations at the Zambia-China Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) in Chibombo District, Central Province, with a projected ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Power and Politics

RPP urges more investment in technology, innovation to address Zambia’s health challenges

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) has called on the government to increase investment in science, technology, and research to develop sustainable, homegrown solutions ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Power and Politics

Group urges political parties to adopt female candidates in Lumezi by-election

The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called on political parties contesting the upcoming National Assembly by-election in Lumezi Constituency to prioritize ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 17, 20250

Mfuwe MP, Mabonga, jailed eight months for sedition, as police seize free speech placards

Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament for Mfuwe, Maureen Mabonga, has been sentenced to eight months’ simple imprisonment and fined K1,600 after being ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 16, 20250

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