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World Bank’s fund allocation to Zambia hits $2 billion in three years, on the back of perceived strong governance

The World Bank has increased Zambia’s funding allocation from US$612 million to nearly US$2 billion over the past three years, citing strong governance ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Govt calls on labour unions to propose changes to trade regulations

The Zambian government has called on the labour movement to propose amendments to the Labour and Industrial Relations Act to curb the proliferation ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 20, 20250

Power and Politics

More backlash for govt as Citizens First party faults scrapping of export duty on precious stones, metals

The Citizens First (CF) Party has joined other stakeholders to criticise the Zambian government’s decision to suspend the 15 percent export duty on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 20, 20250

Economy

Ex-Kasenengwa lawmaker, Banda, disagrees with govt’s decision to suspend 15% export duty on emeralds

Former Kasenengwa lawmaker, Sensio Banda, has criticised government’s decision to suspend the 15 percent export duty on precious stones and metals, warning that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 19, 20250

Metro

Over 1,600 Kampasa residents sue Galauni farms over land dispute, demand damages

Over 1,600 residents of Kampasa in Meanwood, Lusaka, have taken Galauni Farms to the Lusaka High Court, alleging attempts to seize their land. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Women lead registered voters by over 450,000 as ECZ reveals plans to conduct mass voter registration ahead of 2026 polls

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that 36,651 newly registered voters—19,699 males and 16,952 females—would be certified and added to the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 19, 20250

Economy

Govt heeds public appeal, suspends 15% export duty on precious stones amid Gemfields’ halt on emerald sales

The Zambian government has suspended the 15 percent export duty on precious stones and metals to enhance the competitiveness of local producers in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 19, 20250

Economy

Govt stresses importance of Corporate Social Responsibility for mining success in Zambia

The Zambian government has stated the importance of maintaining a strong social license to operate with local communities, particularly in mining regions like ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

Economy

Illegal mining causes widespread water pollution across Zambia, Minister Nzovu warns

The Zambian government has expressed serious concern over the growing pollution of water bodies, attributing the issue to both illegal and legal mining ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

Economy

Finance minister, Musokotwane, highlights Zambia’s economic resilience, debt sustainability at Saudi conference

Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to economic resilience and debt sustainability at the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 18, 20250

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