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Economy

Zambia’s tobacco board expands operations nationwide, targets 80 million kg ahead of 2025/26 season

The Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) said on Thursday it is expanding its operations across the country to bring services closer to farmers ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 1, 20260

Economy

Zambia suspends tech firm over failed CCTV installation contract

The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Eligands Technologies from participating in public procurement for one year for underperforming on a contract ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 30, 20260

Economy

Zambia urges solar importers to comply with standards to ensure product safety

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has urged importers and suppliers of solar products to comply with compulsory standards to ensure only safe ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 30, 20260

Metro

Govt plans health facilities in busy markets to improve access

Government has announced plans to establish health facilities in selected busy markets across the country to bring healthcare services closer to communities. Health ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 30, 20260

Power and Politics

Three opposition parties launch CF Orange Alliance, back Kalaba for 2026 presidency

Three opposition political parties have officially launched the Citizens First (CF) Orange Alliance ahead of this year’s general election, with Citizens First leader, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 29, 20260

Power and Politics

Civil society groups urge court action against MPs involved in cross-carpeting

A consortium of civil society organisations on good governance and constitutionalism has condemned Members of Parliament it says have crossed the floor and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 29, 20260

Power and Politics

Why we dumped our political parties —Chasefu, Zgambo

Chasefu lawmaker, Misheck Nyambose, has defected to the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), joining a growing number of supporters in a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 29, 20260

Economy

Zambia secures Norway-backed carbon finance to boost solar power investment

Zambia has secured carbon finance under the Zambia–Norway Bilateral Agreement to incentivise independent power producers (IPPs) to generate solar energy for the national ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 29, 20260

Sports

Football Association of Zambia mourns death of Theresa Musatila

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the sudden death of former Zambia Under-20 Women’s National Team and ZESCO Ndola Girls player, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 29, 20260

Power and Politics

Group urges wider consultation as government advances Electoral Reform Bill

The Continental Leadership Research Institute (CLRI) has urged Government to broaden stakeholder engagement—including civil society, political parties, youth, women, and marginalised groups—to ensure ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 29, 20260

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