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Chongwe traditional leaders call for ban on charcoal production following worsening deforestation

Rampant deforestation in Chongwe has worried traditional leaders, warning that the area risks turning into a desert if no urgent action is taken, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 10, 20250

Tech

South Africa rejects Musk’s claims that Starlink is banned over race

South Africa on Friday dismissed claims by billionaire Elon Musk that his Starlink satellite service is barred from operating in the country because ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 9, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema seeks constitutional amendments to put more women in power before 2026 polls

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on stakeholders, including civil society and the church, to support constitutional amendments before the 2026 elections to increase ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 9, 20250

Metro

Zambia, Niger, six others to receive $110 million in aid as climate crisis batters vulnerable communities

The United Nations (UN) has released $110 million in emergency aid to support vulnerable populations affected by climate shocks in Zambia and seven ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20250

69 Zambian districts at flood risk, as Kabuswe rejects Sampa’s Mopani testimony bid. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Mines and Minerals Minister, Paul Kabuswe, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia raises foreign exchange negotiable threshold for foreign transactions to $5 million

Supporting the kwacha, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has increased foreign exchange negotiable threshold amount for overseas transactions. The prescribed negotiable threshold under ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20250

Metro

Former first lady, Vera Chiluba, reportedly hospitalised after suffering stroke

Former First Lady, Vera Tembo, has reportedly been hospitalised at Maina Soko Medical Centre after suffering a stroke. According to her younger sister, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20250

Metro

UN special rapporteur on religious freedom to visit Zambia

Another United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur, this time focusing on freedom of religion, is set to visit Zambia from March 31 to April ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20250

Tech

Consumer protection council takes legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria over unauthorised subscription fee hikes

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed a lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria for hiking DStv and GOtv subscription fees, despite ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20250

International

South Sudan leader, Kiir, reportedly arrests key allies of Vice President Machar

South Sudanese authorities have arrested several high-ranking officials loyal to First Vice President Riek Machar, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Deputy ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20250

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