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Economy

Govt set to operationalize open access framework, says first fuel cargoes expected in April, 2025

Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, says that the government has fully developed the open access framework, with the first fuel cargoes under the system ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 27, 20250

Metro

Police spreads dragnet to arrest driver involved in hit-and-run accident on Great East Road

The Zambia Police Service is currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run road traffic accident that occurred on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, along Great East ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 26, 20250

Economy

Copperbelt Energy Corporation in reported expansion plans, shops for $500 million to double solar power output

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has reportedly announced plans to invest US$500 million over the next 24 months to expand its solar power ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 26, 20250

Economy

Former MP, Banda, piles pressure on govt over single-sourcing in energy sector

Former Kasenengwa Member of Parliament, Sensio Banda, has criticized the recent ministerial statement on fuel procurement, arguing that it failed to address why ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 26, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema calls on Korea to establish embassy in Zambia

President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral ties between Korea and Zambia, particularly through the establishment of a Korean embassy ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 26, 20250

Economy

Global financing reform meeting opens in South Africa amid Africa’s debt crisis

A high-level gathering on global financing reform and reparative justice has opened in Johannesburg, South Africa, highlighting Africa’s worsening sovereign debt crisis and ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 25, 20250

Economy

Tanzania, Zambian firms in talks over landmark electricity export deal

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) and Zambia’s Kanona Power Limited are reportedly in discussions over a groundbreaking electricity trade agreement that could ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 25, 20250

Sports

Zambia’s U17 men’s national team hets out to Morocco for AFCON tournament

The Zambia U17 Men’s National Team’ coach, Ian Bakala, is leading a 25-member squad selected to represent Zambia on the grand stage where ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 25, 20250

Economy

Metal prices in London edge higher, tracking some weakness in the dollar, Access Bank reports

Industrial metals rose as traders evaluated the implications of President Donald Trump’s upcoming “reciprocal tariffs,” set for announcement on April 2, which are ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 25, 20250

Economy

Zambian, Botswana initiate talks on construction of electricity interconnector

The government of Zambia has reportedly commenced talks with Botswana regarding the construction of electricity interconnector. This came after it had signed a ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 25, 20250

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