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Economy

Positive microeconomic trends, weakening US dollar boost Kwacha — Economist

The continued positive performance of Zambia’s microeconomic fundamentals, coupled with a weakening United States (US) dollar, is driving the bullish performance of the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 25, 20250

Economy

New regional map book to drive data-led conservation across Eastern, Southern Africa

The Regional Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity, Forests, and Seascape Ecosystems Management in Eastern and Southern Africa (RCOE-ESA) has launched a groundbreaking conservation ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 25, 20250

Sports

Copper queens begin WAFCON 2024 preparations with recovery session in Casablanca

The Zambia Women’s National Football Team has kicked off its preparations for the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) — set ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 25, 20250

Economy

Government exploring alternative oil sources as Middle East crisis festers —Commerce minister, Mulenga

The government is actively exploring alternative sources of oil to cushion the country against potential supply disruptions following Iran’s move to close the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 25, 20250

Zambia demands probe into death of peacekeeper in Central African Republic

The government has called on authorities in the Central African Republic (CAR) to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of a Zambian ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 24, 20250

International

Iran fires missiles at US military base in Qatar

Iran launched a missile attack on an American air base in Qatar on Monday that caused no injuries, and President Donald Trump dismissed ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 24, 20250

Metro

Govt claims K30 million released for ZAMPOST retirees in second phase payments

The government has reportedly released K30 million to facilitate the payment of retrenched workers from the Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST), in a ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 24, 20250

Economy

Crackdown on Illegal mining, as government issues quit notice at Nchanga mine

Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has confirmed that all illegal miners operating at Konkola Copper Mines’ (KCM), Nchanga Mine in Chingola ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 24, 20250

Economy

Stakeholders tell govt downward adjustment in prices may not be automatic

Chain stores have pledged to work with suppliers to reduce prices of essential commodities such as sugar and cooking oil within the next ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 23, 20250

Economy

Zambia Institute of Architects demands accountability after fatal Luanshya building collapse

The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) has called for justice following the recent collapse of a building under construction in Luanshya, which claimed ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 22, 20250

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