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Hichilema urges Chinese firm to fast-track energy investment, welcomes UN tourism delegation

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on Chinese-owned LONGi Green Energy Technology Company to expedite its investment in Zambia’s energy sector to help the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20250

Power and Politics

Ambassador Gonzales recommends strong enforcement mechanisms, effective prosecution to check corruption in Zambia

The U.S. government has expressed concern over high levels of corruption in Zambia, describing it as a major obstacle to the country’s economic ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 8, 20250

Metro

Couple arrested for abducting 20-year-old woman found tied under bed in Lusaka

Police in Lusaka have arrested a couple for abducting 20-year-old Agness Mutemwa of Kanyama Compound, who was found tied up and hidden under ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 7, 20250

International

Tariff Shock: Asian stocks sink, fears of ‘economic nuclear winter’ rise

Stock markets have plunged in Asia, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to send shockwaves around the world. Japan’s Nikkei 225 has dropped ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 7, 20250

Troubled Nawakwi, first female finance minister dies. Here are 10 things to remember about her.

Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader, Edith Nawakwi, has died after battling a protracted illness in South Africa, where she was undergoing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 7, 20250

Metro

Lusaka City Council reportedly disburses K16.8 million CDF grants to 717 Lusaka cooperatives

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has reportedly disbursed K16.8 million in empowerment grants under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to 717 cooperatives ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 6, 20250

Local govt minister, Sialubalo, orders immediate commissioning of completed CDF projects

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has directed that all completed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects be commissioned within 60 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 6, 20250

Power and Politics

Low subscription to health insurance scheme in rural areas worries parliamentary committee

The Parliamentary Committee on Health has expressed concern over the low uptake of the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) scheme in rural ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 6, 20250

Economy

Ecobank Zambia reaffirms commitment to AfCFTA goals, pledges support to land-linked conference

Ecobank Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by sponsoring the upcoming Land-Linked Conference. Ecobank Zambia ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 6, 20250

Power and Politics

Chipangali council receives K4.7 million to settle beneficiaries of cash-for-work programme

Chipangali Town Council in Eastern Province has received K4.7 million to pay individuals who participated in the government’s Cash for Work programme across ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 5, 20250

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