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Churches, Christian bodies mourn late former President Lungu

The United Church of Zambia (UCZ) has joined the nation and the international community in mourning former President Edgar Lungu, describing him as ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20250

Metro

Finance minister, Musokotwane, bemoans abrupt cut in US health funding to Zambia

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has described the abrupt cut in United States (US) health sector funding as a tough blow, ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20250

International

Police, opposition supporters clash in Cameroon as election season heats up

Tempers flared Sunday in the city of Douala, as activists and supporters of Maurice Kamto’s MRC party fought to access their headquarters blocked ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20250

Zambian govt declares seven days of national mourning in honour of late President Lungu

The government has declared a seven-day period of national mourning, from Sunday, June 8 to Saturday, June 14, 2025, in honour of former ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 7, 20250

Sports

Cancelation of Chipolopolo friendlies against Sudan, Tunisia reveals deep financial crisis, player disputes

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has officially called off Chipolopolo’s scheduled international friendlies against Sudan and Tunisia, which were set for 6 ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 7, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Zimbabwe pledge to deepen trade, investment ties

Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and investment relations following a high-level bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 7, 20250

Economy

AFC tasks African governments to unlock $4 trillion in domestic capital for infrastructure

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has called on African governments to tap into an estimated US$4 trillion in domestic capital held by pension ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 7, 20250

Economy

FQM’s $1.25 billion Kansanshi expansion project on track for launch in second half of 2025 —Official

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) says its US$1.25 billion Kansanshi Mine expansion, known as the S3 Project, is progressing on schedule and is expected ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 6, 20250

International

Trump, Musk feud boils over as threat, insults fly online

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to sever government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, while Musk fired back by suggesting Trump should ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 6, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambian lawyers adopt common stance on Bill No. 7, say it lacks national consensus, demand immediate withdrawal

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called on the government to withdraw Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, citing a lack ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 5, 20250

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