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Economy

Govt reaffirms commitment to inclusive trade under AfCFTA protocol

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth through the empowerment of women and youths. Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Transparency International rates UPND govt below average in key commitments drawing from 12 manifesto promises

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has highlighted critical gaps in asset declarations, lifestyle audits, and enforcement consistency under President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration. While acknowledging ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Zambia launches €5.2 million energy efficiency project to boost sustainable growth

The Zambian government has launched the Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihood in Africa (EELA), Zambia Country Window project, valued at over €5.2 million, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 3, 20250

Economy

Lusaka cost of living declines slightly, but nutrition gaps persist — Jesuit centre says

The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka for the month of August declined by K170.28, standing at K11,432.17 compared ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia, EU join forces to boost early childhood development, protect adolescents from gender-based violence in Luapula

Government has pledged to ensure the swift and effective implementation of the Equal Chances for Human Development (EC4HD) Programme, supported by the European ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema urges students to shun vices, focus on education, opportunities

President Hakainde Hichilema has cautioned students at higher institutions of learning against engaging in vices such as drug, alcohol abuse, among others as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Citizens First leader, Kalaba, accuses Hichilema of politicking, demands allowances for headmen, councilors

Citizens First Party leader, Harry Kalaba, has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of politicking over the allowances of Chiefs and their Retainers. During the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 2, 20250

Economy

Lusaka City Council, Police demolish 78 illegal structures on Kafue Road

The Lusaka City Council (LCC), in collaboration with State Police, has demolished 78 illegal structures in a coordinated night-time operation along Kafue Road. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 1, 20250

Economy

Zambia Chamber of Commerce pushes for strong local content in Zambia’s battery, clean energy sector

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has stressed the importance of building strong local content frameworks to ensure Zambians actively participate ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 1, 20250

Economy

Group alleges lack of transparency, govt betrayal of Zambians over Sino Metals dam collapse

The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has urged the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) and the Ministry of Mines to prioritize ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20250

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