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Hichilema knocks sleepy ministers, constitutional reform crises persist, Kuomboka event holds. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. President Hakainde Hichilema has reprimanded some Cabinet Ministers ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 5, 20250

Economy

US committed to funding Angola’s Lobito rail corridor despite spending cuts, diplomat says

The United States, through its International Development Finance Corporation, set up during Trump’s first term in 2019, has pledged a US$550 million loan ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 5, 20250

International

Namibia reportedly ends visa-free entry for US, UK, 31 other countries

Namibia has reportedly scrapped its visa-free entry policy for travellers from 33 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 5, 20250

Economy

Zambia unveils border development strategy to boost trade, economic growth

The government has launched the Border Development Strategy, an initiative aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, upgrading border infrastructure, and fostering economic growth in ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 4, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Africa’s first ‘AI factory’ could be a breakthrough for the continent (CNN)

There’s excitement bubbling in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the Global AI Summit on Africa, which opens today [Thursday], promising economic opportunities and innovation, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 3, 20250

Metro

Govt urged to sustain momentum in expanding healthcare infrastructure

The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has called on the government to maintain momentum in expanding healthcare infrastructure and maximize the ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 3, 20250

Economy

World Bank pledges stronger support for Zambia’s energy sector, mulls development of mini-grids

The World Bank Group has reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia’s energy transformation, emphasizing mini-grid development as a key strategy for improving access to ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 3, 20250

Sports

U.S.-based copper queens quartet, Banda, Kundananji, Chanda, Chilufya to miss China tournament. Here’s why

The United States-based quartet of the Zambia Women National Team will not participate in the 2025 Yangchuan International Tournament in China, the Football ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 2, 20250

Economy

Consumer Protection Commission claims 1,477 complaints resolved in 2024

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has claimed that it resolved 1,477 consumer complaints last year, mainly in the retail (39.67 percent), ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 2, 20250

Metro

Zambia receives fifth shipment of medical supplies from Egypt, reportedly representing 68% of total contract order

Zambia has received an additional consignment of 22 containers of essential medicines valued at US$3.5 million from Egypt under the Government-to-Government procurement agreement ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 2, 20250

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