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At least seven reportedly killed in South Sudan hospital bombing

At least seven people have reportedly been killed and another 20 injured in an attack on a town in South Sudan, the medical ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 4, 20250

Metro

Chief Mailo mandates co-operatives to cultivate maize for food security, says education key to development

Chief Mailo of the Lala people in Serenje District has directed all co-operatives within his chiefdom to cultivate a minimum of five hectares ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 4, 20250

Parallel rallies on World Press Freedom Day highlight tensions in Zambia’s media landscape

Zambia commemorated World Press Freedom Day on Saturday amid visible divisions within its media fraternity, with parallel events reflecting growing tensions over media ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 4, 20250

Metro

Independent Broadcasting Authority urges ethical use of AI in operations

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has urged broadcasting stations to uphold ethical and professional standards as they integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20250

Economy

Copper prices edge higher amid rumours of US-China potential talks over trade tariffs

Copper prices edged higher on Thursday, marking modest weekly gains, as prospects of potential tariff talks between the United States and top consumer ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20250

International

Ex-Tunisian PM jailed 34 years for allegedly supporting jihadists

Former Tunisian Prime Minister, Ali Larayedh, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison, accused of facilitating jihadist travel to Syria. A leading ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20250

Energy board slashes fuel prices, as mob buries headman alive over suspicions of witchcraft. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Edgar Lungu-led Patriotic Front (PF) and the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20250

Tech

Stanchart launches 5th Women in Tech cohort to promote diversity in entrepreneurship, technology

Standard Chartered Bank Zambia has launched the fifth cohort of its Women in Tech (WiT) programme, committing over K3.5 million to support female-led ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20250

Metro

Department of Immigration secures 39 convictions in nationwide operation

The Department of Immigration has intensified its enforcement activities across Zambia, securing 39 convictions for immigration-related offences in a single day—April 30, 2025. ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 2, 20250

Kwacha reportedly showing signs of stability as Zambia nears debt restructuring milestone

Reports say the Zambian kwacha has shown signs of stabilising in recent weeks as the country moves closer to concluding its long-awaited debt ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 1, 20250

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