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Decomposed human remains found in Ndola sewer line, police investigate

Decomposed human remains have been discovered in a sewer line in Ndola during routine maintenance works carried out by the Ministry of Water ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 23, 20250

Economy

Musokotwane lauds IMF support as Zambia weighs next steps post-programme

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has praised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its unwavering support throughout Zambia’s economic recovery, calling ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 23, 20250

Economy

Copper prices surge as dollar falls amid United States political turmoil

Copper prices, a key source of foreign exchange for Zambia, climbed to a more than two-week high on the London Metal Exchange (LME) ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 23, 20250

International

World Food Programme to halt aid for 650,000 women, children in Ethiopia

The World Food Programme has been forced to suspend aid for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia from May, due to lack ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 22, 20250

Metro

Pope Francis’s funeral to be held on Saturday as Vatican releases images of his open coffin

Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST, 08:00 GMT), the Vatican confirms. The Vatican has also ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 22, 20250

Sports

Insecurity forces shift of Absa Cup semi-final venue to Kabwe

The venue for the Absa Cup semi-finals has reportedly been shifted from Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola to Railway Stadium in Kabwe. The ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 22, 20250

Economy

Likelihood of Zambian currency rebounding in 2025 bleak, says consulting firm, PwC

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has highlighted the critical role of government intervention in stabilising the Zambian economy, managing national debt, and fostering sustainable growth as ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 22, 20250

Presidency speaks up on purported Journalism Bill, reaffirms commitment to media freedom, rejects statutory regulation

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to press freedom, media self-regulation, and the right to free expression. This comes amid reports ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 21, 20250

Economy

Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia reportedly receives equipment worth $6.8 million to boost fertilizer production

In a strategic move to enhance its agricultural and manufacturing sectors, the Zambian government has reportedly invested US$6.8 million in new fertilizer production ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 21, 20250

Metro

Weakening family values fueling rise in youth substance abuse —Mweenda

The Director of OPEN Development Media, Chester Mweenda, has attributed the growing problem of youth substance abuse—often referred to as the rise of ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 20, 20250

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