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Economy

Water authority raises the alarm, says boreholes in Lusaka West, Makeni, Chongwe, others may dry up

Boreholes with high groundwater pumping rates are likely to dry up in Lusaka Province by August 2024 due to the ongoing drought, water ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20240

Power and Politics

Calls mount to cancel proposed $72 billion Vietnamese investment despite clarifications by govt

The proposed US$72 billion Vietnamese investment has come under intense scrutiny from various sections of Zambian society, with increasing calls for the government ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 25, 20240

Power and Politics

Activist, Miti, urges govt to think through feedback from public, adopt measured responses to critics

Human Rights Activist, Laura Miti, has called on the government to focus its efforts and resources on creating an effective communication strategy to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 25, 20240

‘Kitwe rally offered no solution’, Minister Mwiiibu attacks UKA, says govt committed to democratic values

The government has reiterated its commitment to upholding democratic values, as evidenced by the political rally held by the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 25, 20240

Economy

Research key to understanding climate change, response strategies, says govt

The government has emphasized the importance of research in deepening the understanding of climate change to inform effective responses. Ministry of Green Economy ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 24, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambia faces risk of default on domestic debt repayment, warns Socialist Party leader, M’membe

Dr Fred M’membe, leader of the Socialist Party (SP), has cautioned that Zambia was at risk of defaulting on its domestic debt repayment ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 24, 20240

Economy

Debt restructuring boosts confidence in Zambian economy —Sinda

The Zambian government reports that its ongoing debt restructuring process has significantly bolstered confidence in the economy, drawing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) particularly ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 24, 20240

Metro

Ministry warns of increased human-wildlife conflicts arising from encroachments, climate change

The rise in human-wildlife conflicts involving elephants and lions has been attributed to increased human encroachment on wildlife corridors. The Ministry of Tourism ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 24, 20240

Metro

Zambia weather authorities warn of continued cold, windy conditions through rest of June

The Zambian weather authorities have warned that the current windy and low temperatures being experienced in most parts of the country are expected ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 24, 20240

Economy

Zambia Land Alliance raises concerns over proposed 99 years land lease to Vietnamese investor

The Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA) has expressed alarm over a proposed 99-year land lease to VietZam Diversified Development Corporation Limited, spanning three provinces. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 23, 20240

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