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Economy

Copper prices hit two-week low amid US tariff concerns

Copper prices fell to a two-week low on Friday, driven by concerns that proposed US tariffs could trigger retaliatory actions and potentially ignite ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 3, 20250

Economy

False alarm! No copper, gold in Lusaka’s Chunga Compound, says Mines Minister, Kabuswe

An investigation conducted by the Geological Survey Department at Lusaka’s Chunga Compound area has revealed that mineral available in the area is primarily ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia-Zimbabwe ties are unbreakable, says envoy at memorial event

The love between Zambia and Zimbabwe is inseparable, says Zimbabwean High Commissioner to Zambia, Charity Charamba, as she preaches unity for both countries. ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 2, 20250

Lifestyle

Zulu king, Misuzulu, takes rare step to divorce wife, scandalizes traditionally conservative kingdom

The love life of South Africa’s Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has gripped the nation, scandalizing his traditionally conservative subjects as he challenges royal ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 2, 20250

Sports

Disqualified FAZ candidate, Lombe, decries alleged flawed electoral process

One of the disqualified candidates in the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) electoral process, Mumbo Lombe, has spoken out after his appeal was ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 1, 20250

Metro

Kabwe police burst illegal juice processing plant

On Saturday afternoon, Zambia Police in Kabwe, in collaboration with the Kabwe Municipal Council, uncovered an illegal juice processing plant operating from a ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 1, 20250

Hichilema vows tougher cybercrime laws, crackdown on vandalism

President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged stricter measures to combat cybercrime and mobile money scams, warning that his administration will not relent in efforts ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 1, 20250

Economy

Group backs new banknotes, says move will strengthen Kwacha’s resilience, support long term economic stability

The Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has endorsed the introduction of K500 and K200 banknotes, stating that their well-managed rollout can reinforce ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 1, 20250

International

Trump orders immediate end to USAID funding for HIV organisations in South Africa

Pepfar-funded HIV organisations in South Africa, who receive their funds through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) woke up to letters ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 1, 20250

Economy

Report says Zambia, other copper producers to gain as global supply deficit projected to hit 30% by 2035

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected a 30 percent global copper supply deficit by 2035, a trend expected to push prices higher ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 28, 20250

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