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A little more pain for petroleum products consumers, as inflation holds steady at 16.7% in January. 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. The visiting United Nations Special ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 1, 20250

Economy

China expands influence in critical minerals, report reveals

A new AidData report has shown that China has significantly increased its control over critical minerals essential for the global energy transition and ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 1, 20250

International

40 bodies pulled out of river as black boxes recovered in deadly mid-air collision near Washington DC

Washington – Black boxes have been recovered from the crashed American Airlines plane, with tests being carried out in a laboratory. Meanwhile, air ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 1, 20250

Metro

Group calls for immediate action as cholera reportedly ravages Chililabombwe on the Copperbelt

The Medical for Quality Healthcare (MQHZ) has called for urgent action in response to the cholera outbreak reported in Chililabombwe, on the Copperbelt, ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 1, 20250

Economy

Copper prices decline 1.6 percent, set for worst week since November, 2024

Most base metals experienced a decline on Friday, with copper prices set for their worst week in two-and-a-half months. This decline followed continued ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 1, 20250

‘Human rights stands at a crossroads ahead of elections,’ UN Special rapporteur, Khan, sums up tour of Zambia

The visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur, Irene Khan, has observed that Zambia’s human rights situation stood at a crossroads as the country prepares ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 31, 20250

Economy

World Bank report identifies Zambia, DRC among countries hardest hit by decline in energy, metal prices in 2024

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were among the countries hardest hit by the decline in energy and metal prices in ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20250

Economy

Govt kicks off 2024/2025 distribution of fertilizers, maize seeds in Chienge district, targets 1,375 farmers

The Zambian government has launched the 2024/2025 rainfed Food Security Pack distribution programme in Chienge District, Luapula Province, aiming to benefit 1,375 farmers. ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20250

Economy

PSDA chair, Dodia, questions effectiveness of export proceeds tracking framework amid Kwacha’s steady decline

Yusuf Dodia, Chairperson of the Private Sector Development Association (PSDA), has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Export Proceeds Tracking Framework, questioning ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20250

International

American Airlines flight carrying dozens crashes into Washington DC river

An American Airlines flight has collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said. The plane ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20250

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