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Guinea votes on new constitution amid fears of military power grab

Guinea is holding a long-awaited referendum on a new constitution that could allow coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president and transition ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 21, 20250

Economy

Govt reiterates commitment to formalizing artisanal, small-scale mining; sets rules

The Zambian government has reportedly taken a proactive approach towards the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining in the country. Minister of Small ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 21, 20250

Metro

Health body urges govt to raise health budget allocation to 15% amid aid cuts

The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has urged the government to prioritise the health sector by significantly increasing the budget allocation ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 21, 20250

Tech

Techbtyes: Meta unveils AI-powered smart glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban, Oakley

Meta has unveiled a new range of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart glasses, marking its latest push to make wearable technology a mainstream accessory ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Party leader, Chanda, urges government to take lead in harnessing Zambia’s gold potential

Leader of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), Charles Chanda, has raised concern about the casual approach to gold mining taken by ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20250

International

Malawi police arrest eight over alleged electoral fraud as vote count continues

Police in Malawi have arrested eight people for alleged electoral fraud as the country waits for the final results of Tuesday’s general election. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20250

Lungu family loses appeal in burial dispute, JCTR says no sustainable exit plan from IMF debts, Cholera cases rise. See our top 10 stories of the week.

Edited! In case you missed them, here are top 10 stories of the week. 1. The legal battle over the burial of late ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20250

Economy

Mutati hails mobile money-POS integration as key to financial inclusion at UBA launch

Government has emphasized the need to embrace digital payment systems as it is an innovation which will contribute to a more secure financial ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20250

Economy

Govt deploys e-voucher to all 116 districts, tightens accountability measures for Farmer Input Support Programme

The government has reportedly expanded the e-voucher modality to all 116 districts across the country to enhance transparency in input distribution, reduce leakage ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 19, 20250

Energy

Government raises the alarm over drying Lufupa river threatening Kasempa’s water supply

The Government has expressed deep concern over the rapid decline of water levels in the Lufupa River, the primary source of water for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 19, 20250

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