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Pope Francis’s funeral to be held on Saturday as Vatican releases images of his open coffin

Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST, 08:00 GMT), the Vatican confirms. The Vatican has also ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 22, 20250

Sports

Insecurity forces shift of Absa Cup semi-final venue to Kabwe

The venue for the Absa Cup semi-finals has reportedly been shifted from Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola to Railway Stadium in Kabwe. The ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 22, 20250

Economy

Likelihood of Zambian currency rebounding in 2025 bleak, says consulting firm, PwC

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has highlighted the critical role of government intervention in stabilising the Zambian economy, managing national debt, and fostering sustainable growth as ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 22, 20250

Presidency speaks up on purported Journalism Bill, reaffirms commitment to media freedom, rejects statutory regulation

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to press freedom, media self-regulation, and the right to free expression. This comes amid reports ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 21, 20250

Economy

Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia reportedly receives equipment worth $6.8 million to boost fertilizer production

In a strategic move to enhance its agricultural and manufacturing sectors, the Zambian government has reportedly invested US$6.8 million in new fertilizer production ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 21, 20250

Metro

Weakening family values fueling rise in youth substance abuse —Mweenda

The Director of OPEN Development Media, Chester Mweenda, has attributed the growing problem of youth substance abuse—often referred to as the rise of ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 20, 20250

Metro

Chilenje police probing US$29,737 gold scam

Chilenje Police Station has launched an investigation into a case of obtaining money by false pretences involving US$29,737, allegedly lost in a fraudulent ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 19, 20250

Metro

Zimbabwe succeeds Zambia, assumes chairmanship of SADC Military Health Working Group

Zambia has officially handed over the Chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Military Health Working Group (MHWG) to Zimbabwe, marking the ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 19, 20250

Tech

Zambian government set to digitise key mine safety services in 2025

Zambian government has announced plans to digitise critical services under the Mine Safety Department starting in 2025, as part of wider efforts to ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 19, 20250

Newly enacted cyber law meets resistance, Concerns mount over US-China trade war. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The United States has issued a caution to ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 19, 20250

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