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Economy

FQM takes 15 percent stake in Prospect Resources, injects K272 million to drive Mumbezhi copper exploration

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has announced an investment of approximately K272 million in Australian-based battery and electrification metals developer, Prospect Resources, to support ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

Ecobank pledges support for smart transport corridors to bolster intra-Africa trade

Ecobank has pledged its support toward the development of smart transport corridors across Africa, with a focus on enhancing intra-African trade and advancing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

Govt begins review of TAZAMA pipeline open access guidelines

The Ministry of Energy has reportedly commenced a review of the Tanzania-Zambia Mafuta (TAZAMA) Pipeline Open Access Framework, aiming to strengthen its operational ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Power and Politics

Tension in UNZA as lecturers threaten unrest over wage freeze, unresolved collective bargaining process

Lecturers at the University of Zambia (UNZA) have warned that they cannot guarantee industrial harmony at the institution if the government fails to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

Zambia moves to harness innovative technologies, attract global investment at Osaka Expo

Zambia is taking strategic steps to harness innovative technologies and attract investment into key sectors including tourism, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy, government ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Sincerity would be judged by action,’ Civil society groups task Hichilema to be transparent on call for political dialogue

Some civil society groups have expressed differing views on President Hakainde Hichilema’s call for political dialogue which was made during the funeral of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 15, 20250

International

Algeria expels 12 French diplomats after France indicted consular official, three others in kidnapping of social media influencer

Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Monday. The ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20250

Power and Politics

UN body, midwives association partner to strengthen midwifery services in emergencies

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Midwives Association of Zambia (MAZ) have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20250

Power and Politics

First Lady, Mutinta, calls for enhanced health infrastructure in Northern Province

First Lady Mutinta Hichilema has emphasized the need to prioritise health infrastructure, resources, and personnel, particularly in underserved regions such as Northern Province. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20250

Power and Politics

Lawmaker Kafwaya debunks President Hichilema’s claim to dialogue, cites imprisonment of opposition politicians

Lunte Patriotic Front (PF) lawmaker, Mutotwe Kafwaya, has questioned President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent call for political dialogue, citing continued arrests of opposition leaders ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20250

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