Bumba Mulenga | Zambia Monitor

Zambia records nearly 747,000 metric tonnes of copper in October, set to meet 2025 target of 1 million tonnes

Zambia’s copper industry has recorded a production of 746,679.4 metric tonnes as of October 31, 2025, positioning the country to meet its one ...

By Bumba Mulenga15 hours ago0

Economy

‘No diesel shortage but logistical challenges,’ ERB assures Zambians of stable fuel supply

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has denied reports suggesting that Zambia was experiencing a diesel shortage, insisting that national fuel stocks remained stable ...

By Bumba Mulenga16 hours ago0

International

Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ in harsh remarks, as enforcement operation looms

President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered some of his most strident comments to date about Somali immigrants, calling them “garbage” who “contribute nothing” ...

By Bumba Mulenga18 hours ago0

International

Tunisia president, Saied, hunts down opposition leaders, arrests prominent opponent, Hammami, as 20 flee abroad

Police have arrested prominent Tunisian opposition leader, Ayachi Hammami, to enforce a five-year prison sentence on charges of conspiracy against state security, his ...

By Bumba Mulenga1 day ago0

Mining & Energy

Fitch raises 2026 tin price forecast to $35,000 per tonne as supply disruptions persist

Fitch Solutions’ BMI has revised its 2026 tin price forecast upward to US$35,000 per tonne, from an earlier estimate of US$32,000, citing persistent ...

By Bumba Mulenga1 day ago0

Economy

After improved global economic ratings, Finance Minister, Musokotwane, says upgrades driven by reforms, not copper prices

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrades by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings are the ...

By Bumba Mulenga2 days ago0

Sports

Zambia’s Copper Queens clinch tri-national title with 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe

Zambia’s Copper Queens have been crowned champions of the Tri Nation Football Tournament after a commanding 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors at ...

By Bumba Mulenga2 days ago0