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UPND official, Banda, defends Hichilema’s leadership amid allegations of human rights abuses

United Party for National Development (UPND) Lusaka Chairman, Anderson Banda, has praised President Hakainde Hichilema for upholding human rights and fostering a free ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 26, 20250

Economy

Soldiers warned against obtaining high-interest loans to avoid becoming future destitutes

Army Headquarters Garrison Commander, Golden Ng’andwe, has cautioned soldiers against taking loans with exorbitant interest rates, warning that such debts could hinder their ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 26, 20250

International

South Sudan suspends social media platforms over videos of killings

South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 26, 20250

International

Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province reportedly killed in M23 rebel assault

The Military Governor of North Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reportedly died from injuries sustained during fighting ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 26, 20250

Party leader, Kunda, joins calls for overhaul of police command following corruption allegations

There must be a complete overhaul of the Zambia Police top command, says the Zambia Wake Up Party (ZAWAPA). The action was a ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 26, 20250

Economy

Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway sets benchmark for public-private development, says Valencia

The Lusaka-Ndola dual carriage way project will test the viability of long-term concessions in developing economies, says Vicente Valencia, a Private Public Development ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 25, 20250

ZM Index

Kwacha expected to hold steady amid strong dollar supply

The short-term outlook is expected see a steady Kwacha on the back of consistent United States (US) dollar supply. The projection comes after ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 25, 20250

Economy

Energy stakeholders urged to focus on bridging Zambia’s rural energy gap

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on key stakeholders in Zambia’s energy sector to adopt innovative Power Purchase Agreements ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 25, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: SeamlessHR reportedly raises $9 million to transform workforce productivity in Africa (appsafrica)

SeamlessHR, one of African Human Resource technology company, has reportedly raised US$9 million in a funding round led by the Gates Foundation and ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20250

Economy

Mines Minister, Kabuswe, confirms govt reviewing reintroduced 15% duty on emeralds, precious stones

Mines and Mineral Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has officially announced that government is reviewing the reintroduced 15 percent duty on emeralds and precious ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20250

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