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Economy

Tanzania bans import from Malawi, South Africa as trade row deepens

Tanzania has banned agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa with immediate effect, escalating a regional trade dispute that has disrupted commercial activity ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 25, 20250

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to dismantle barriers hindering access to justice for persons with disabilities

The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling barriers that hinder access to justice for persons with disabilities. Justice Minister, Princess Kasune, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 25, 20250

Metro

Decomposed human remains found in Ndola sewer line, police investigate

Decomposed human remains have been discovered in a sewer line in Ndola during routine maintenance works carried out by the Ministry of Water ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 23, 20250

Economy

Musokotwane lauds IMF support as Zambia weighs next steps post-programme

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has praised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its unwavering support throughout Zambia’s economic recovery, calling ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 23, 20250

Economy

Copper prices surge as dollar falls amid United States political turmoil

Copper prices, a key source of foreign exchange for Zambia, climbed to a more than two-week high on the London Metal Exchange (LME) ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 23, 20250

International

World Food Programme to halt aid for 650,000 women, children in Ethiopia

The World Food Programme has been forced to suspend aid for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia from May, due to lack ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 22, 20250

Metro

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

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