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Techbytes: Starlink reportedly suffers longest outage ever, knocking thousands offline worldwide

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service experienced one of its most significant international outages on Thursday, after an internal software failure disrupted connectivity for ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 25, 20250

Economy

Underwater cable project underway to provide electricity to Chisi Island for the first time

The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has launched a project to connect Chishi Island in Chifunabuli District to the national electricity grid using an ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 25, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: UK government considers two-hour social media time limit, curfews for children

Social media limits for children in the United Kingdom are reportedly being planned by the government to tackle “compulsive” screen time, the technology ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 25, 20250

Economy

Kwacha weakens for second day amid dollar demand, limited FX supply

The Zambian kwacha has remained under pressure against the US dollar, extending its losses for a second consecutive session amid sustained foreign currency ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 24, 20250

International

Macrons sue U.S. influencer, Owens, over claim France’s First Lady was born male

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States against right-wing commentator and podcaster, ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 24, 20250

Economy

Lunte law maker, Kafwaya, warns of more tax burden unless quality of governance oversight improves

Lunte Member of Parliament, Mutotwe Kafwaya, has warned that Zambians will continue to endure excessive taxation unless urgent measures were taken to strengthen ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 24, 20250

Metro

Govt moves to improve emergency medical response, set to handover 100 CDF-funded ambulances

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has announced that it will hand over 100 ambulances to various local authorities across the ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 24, 20250

Economy

Road Fund Agency, Stanbic launch e-toll payment platform to enhance convenience for motorists

The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has launched an electronic toll (e-Toll) prepayment service on the Stanbic Bank Smart Pay platform, marking a ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 23, 20250

Metro

Fisherman drowns in Itezhi-Tezhi dam after hippo attack

A 28-year-old fisherman has died after a hippopotamus attacked and capsized a canoe he was using while fishing on the Itezhi-Tezhi Dam. Southern ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 23, 20250

Economy

ABSA opens new facility to offer premium services in Lusaka

ABSA Board Chairperson, Austin Mwape, said on Monday, that the bank’s 2024 performance was driven by strategic focus, operational execution, and continued client ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 23, 20250

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