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Economy

Improved Kwacha, rise in copper prices boost investor confidence as US-Iran peace talks progress

Global copper prices and other industrial metals continued to rally amid improving investor sentiment over possible progress in talks between the United States ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20260

Economy

EU backs stronger voice for Africa in G20 common framework

European Union (EU) Ambassador to the African Union (AU), Javier Niño Pérez, has called for deeper cooperation between Africa and Europe through the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20260

Mining & Energy

Energy Regulation Board approves 42 licenses, five construction permits

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 42 licences, five construction permits and several licence amendments valued at K608 million aimed at boosting ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 21, 20260

Economy

Group warns Zambia risks new debt burden

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has warned that government’s proposed financing strategy for the 2026 Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure could ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 21, 20260

International

No vaccine as Congo ebola outbreak worsens, over 100 reported dead

Health experts have warned that the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be far deadlier than currently reported, amid ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 21, 20260

Economy

Zambia pushes digital jobs agenda in Finland

Zambia is implementing reforms aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability, improving public financial management and accelerating digital transformation to support entrepreneurship and youth employment, ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 21, 20260

Economy

Zambia strengthens measurement systems to boost industrialization drive

Government has reaffirmed that Zambia’s industrialisation drive would only succeed if supported by credible measurement systems, quality assurance mechanisms and effective regulatory standards. ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 20, 20260

Economy

Zambian currency holds ground in calm trading session

The Zambian Kwacha remained largely stable against the United States dollar during Monday’s trading session, supported by strong market activity and balanced foreign ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 20, 20260

12 days after being trapped underground, five Mumbwa miners retrieved alive

Five small-scale miners who had been trapped underground for 12 days at Matala Gold Mine in Mumbwa District have been successfully rescued alive, ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 20, 20260

Mining & Energy

ZDA, ZPEC sign deal for US$500 million Ndola Oil Refinery

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and Zambia Petrochemical Energy Company Limited (ZPEC) have signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) for the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 19, 20260

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