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Kwacha weakens as dollar demand rises

The Zambian Kwacha weakened on Friday as corporate demand for the United States (US) dollar outpaced supply, according to market reports. Commercial banks ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 24, 20250

Economy

ERB estimates average daily consumption of petrol in Zambia at 1.6 million litres, dismisses fear of fuel crisis

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has assured consumers that Zambia had sufficient fuel stocks and urged the public not to engage in panic ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 24, 20250

Economy

Small-cale miners urge govt to abolish, not suspend, 15% export duty on stones

The Federation of Small-Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has called on the government to abolish the 15 percent export duty on precious ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 24, 20250

Sports

Copper Queens defeat Malawi’s Scorchers 2-0 in friendly clash

Zambia’s Copper Queens asserted their dominance with a 2-0 victory over Malawi’s Scorchers in the first of two FIFA international friendlies at REIZ ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 24, 20250

International

Mali’s army says it’s investigating soldiers accused of killing 24 civilians

Mali-Mali’s army has reportedly launched an investigation into the killing of civilians allegedly by soldiers and Russian mercenaries earlier last week in a ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 23, 20250

Economy

Livestock ministry, Zambia National Service partner to boost cattle population, aims at 7 million by 2027

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing Zambia’s national live cattle population to seven million by 2027, in ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 23, 20250

Economy

Ex-commerce minister, Sichinga, takes swipe at Hichilema administration

Former Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Bob Sichinga, has said the policies that government had implemented have severely affected the economy. Sichinga pointed ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 23, 20250

International

Catholic bishops urge racial reconciliation in response to South Africa–US land reform dispute

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for “racial reconciliation” in response to ongoing land ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 22, 20250

Lifestyle

Why prophetess Lungu invited Yo Maps to album launch

Prophetess Precious Lungu’s decision to invite Yo Maps as a guest of honor sparked debate, with some social media users questioning why she ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 22, 20250

Metro

Chinese medical team hailed for advancing Zambia’s healthcare standards

Maina Soko Medical Centre Commandant, Brigadier General Levy Muchemwa, has commended the 27th Chinese Military Medical Team for their contributions to Zambia’s healthcare ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 22, 20250

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