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Mali expels Swedish ambassador amid rising tensions with West

MALI – Mali has ordered Sweden’s ambassador, Kristina Kuhnel, to leave the country within 72 hours following what the Malian government described as ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20240

Tech

Contributions of women highlighted ahead of Womenovate event in South Africa

Womenovate Founder and CEO, Motunrayo Opayinka, has highlighted the significant impact of women’s contributions in transforming Africa’s telecoms and technology sectors. Opayinka said ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20240

Metro

Zambia intensifies campaigns to end child marriages, protect children’s rights

The Zambian government is intensifying efforts to combat child marriages and other practices that hinder children’s potential. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 11, 20240

Economy

Economist Zulu reacts to claims only six mining firms paying taxes, suggests way forward

Economist Emmanuel Zulu has called for the harmonisation of government mining policies with those of foreign investors to ensure a win-win situation for ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 9, 20240

Metro

AfDB loans Zambia $13.2 million to improve access to drinking water, sanitation

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has granted a loan of US$13.2 million to Zambia to implement innovative measures and ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 7, 20240

Economy

Miners warn of instability without amendments to minerals regulation commission bill

Players in the mining industry have warned that the sector risks reverting to its status as one of the world’s least stable copper ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 7, 20240

Metro

Govt’s decentralisation efforts hampered by CDF, LG equalisation fund shortfalls

The underperformance of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Local Government Equalisation Fund in the first half of 2024 has hindered government’s aspirations ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 6, 20240

International

Nigeria’s president calls for end to protests against economic hardship, as 13 reportedly dead

NIGERIA – Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday called for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20240

Economy

IMF announces creation of 25th Executive Board chair dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has resolved to expand its Executive Board by adding a 25th chair, specifically dedicated to Sub-Saharan Africa. This ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20240

Economy

Zambian beekeepers struggle as high government fees reportedly stall honey sales

The Zambia Apiculture Trade Association has raised concerns over the plight of beekeepers in Mwinilunga and Kasempa, where large quantities of honey remain ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 5, 20240

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