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Ex-Kasenengwa MP, Banda, faults ruling UPND’s reliance on police threats, arrests to manage political dissent

Former Kasenengwa Constituency lawmaker Sensio Banda has criticized the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) for its inadequate communication strategies, accusing the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 28, 20250

Economy

UNHCR launches K3.5 million solar energy project for refugee settlements in Zambia

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced a K3.5 million Solar Photovoltaic Systems project aimed at delivering reliable power to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 28, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Nigerian fintech startup, Accrue, raises $$1.58 million seed round (TechPoint)

Lattice Fund has led a $1.58 million seed round in Accrue which the startup says it will use to grow its payment infrastructure, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 28, 20250

Power and Politics

EFF leader, Mwenda, condemns ‘shark investors’ for allegedly exploiting Zambia

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has raised the alarm over the rise of predatory “shark investors” across various sectors of Zambia’s economy, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 28, 20250

Power and Politics

Kanchibiya MP, Chanda, calls for responsible use of freedoms, warns against harmful speech

Kanchibiya Constituency lawmaker, Sunday Chanda, has urged opposition leaders and ordinary Zambians to reflect on how they exercise their freedoms, calling for an ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 27, 20250

Economy

Stanbic Bank optimistic about Zambia’s mining outlook amid rising copper production

Stanbic Bank says Zambia’s mining prospects look promising, driven by increased copper production and sustained investments in the sector. In a statement released ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 27, 20250

Metro

Over 5,000 children to benefit from anti-child marriage initiative in Northern Province, says Mpundu

More than 5,000 children in Mbala and Mpulungu districts of Northern Province are set to benefit from a new project aimed at combating ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 27, 20250

Three church bodies partner to tackle challenges hindering Zambia’s move to deepen democracy

The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ), and the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have signed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 27, 20250

Tech

Techbyte: Perplexed AI offers US government 50% stake in revised TickTok merger proposal (CNBC)

Perplexity AI has modified its proposal to merge with TikTok’s US division, granting the US government the option to acquire a 50 per ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 27, 20250

Economy

Minister, Milupi, directs RDA board to prioritise debt resolution, road connectivity projects, uphold integrity

Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has directed the newly inducted Road Development Agency (RDA) Board to prioritize dismantling road sector ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 27, 20250

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