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Mining & Energy

Govt unveils updated electrification plan, says $1.52 billion needed to meet 2030 universal access target

Government has launched the updated Rural Electrification Master Plan (REMP) for the period 2025 to 2030, revealing that Zambia will require about US$1.52 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Economy

African Group of Negotiators claims over $800 million mobilized for Loss and Damage fund

The African Group of Negotiators (AGN) has mobilised more than US$800 million in pledges to support vulnerable countries in addressing the impacts of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to protecting children in street situations

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all children, including those living in street situations, as part of ongoing efforts ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Mobility Africa

Govt warns against illegal vehicle colour changes, orders crackdown

The Government has raised concern over the rising number of motorists illegally changing the colour of their vehicles—commonly through “vehicle wrapping”—without updating official ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 14, 20260

Power and Politics

EU set to launch €40 million education-focused budget support for Zambia

The European Union (EU) has resumed budget support to Zambia and is planning a new €40 million package later this year, with a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 13, 20260

Power and Politics

Zambia church body urges clergy to avoid endorsing politicians ahead of elections

The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has urged clergy not to use the pulpit to endorse political candidates or parties as the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 13, 20260

Mobility Africa

‘Restore order now,’ Rights group sounds the alarm on illegal bus stations

The Commuter Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) has expressed concern over the growing number of illegal bus stations operating within Lusaka’s Central Business ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 13, 20260

Hichilema goes unopposed for UPND presidency ahead of general conference

President Hakainde Hichilema has gone unopposed after successfully filing his nomination papers for the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) presidential candidature ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 12, 20260

Power and Politics

Ngulube warns party infighting undermines opposition strength

The National Restoration Party (NAREP) has warned that internal conflict within political parties is undermining their growth and effectiveness, citing its own past ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 12, 20260

International

After 27 years in power, 78-year-old Guelleh wins Djibouti’s presidential poll for sixth term

Ismail Omar Guelleh has won Djibouti’s presidential election with 97.8 percent of the vote, securing a sixth term in office, according to preliminary ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 12, 20260

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