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Kalaba backs EU election report, calls for reforms ahead of future polls

Citizens First (CF) party president, Harry Kalaba, has backed the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) report on Zambia’s 2026 general elections, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA5 days ago0

Economy

Minister calls on World Bank to fast-track Lobito Corridor forest project

Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Gilbert Siame, has urged the World Bank Group to accelerate the design and development of the Lobito ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA5 days ago0

Economy

Ecobank Zambia targets SME growth through access to African markets

Ecobank Zambia has unveiled plans to connect Zambian entrepreneurs to opportunities across Africa through tailored financing, trade facilitation and market access. The bank ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA5 days ago0

Power and Politics

‘Stop it,’ Evangelicals demand immediate halt to debates on extending presidential term limits

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has opposed the ongoing debate on extending presidential term limits, calling for an immediate end to discussions ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA5 days ago0

Sports

Ronaldo hangs up Portugal No. 7 shirt after 23 years

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the age of 41. Ronaldo made his debut ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA5 days ago0

Mundubile, running mate to face sedition trial in Lusaka; Zulu seeks to represent self

The Subordinate Court in Solwezi has ruled that Lusaka is the appropriate territorial forum for the sedition case involving 2026 presidential candidate Brian ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA5 days ago0

Mining & Energy

Zambia-Tanzania power interconnector to be commissioned by 2029, Parliament told

The full scope of Zambia’s portion of the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project is expected to be completed within 24 months, with commissioning scheduled for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0

Economy

Revenue authority prioritises tech, smart borders to improve trade efficiency

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it is working to make border operations more efficient, with technology and integrated data expected to play ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0