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Suffering policemen at Chiwempala police station get running water after 34 years

For the first time in 34 years, Chiwempala Police Station in Chingola now has running water, following the commissioning of a long-awaited water ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 18, 20250

Sports

Copper princesses reign supreme, as Zambia clinch historic third COSAFA U-17 title in style

Zambia’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Copper Princesses, etched their name in the history books after storming to a dominant 3-0 victory ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Zambia secures $100 million solar power deal, lawmaker withdraws petition to nullify constitutional court appointments. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week 1. Zambia has officially signed a US$100 million agreement ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Metro

ZUFIAW chief calls for home-grown innovation, employee recognition to shape Zambia’s future of work

Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Kasapo Sundrea Kabende, has called for home-grown innovation ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Economy

Moody’s warns of indirect risks to African banks from U.S.-China trade tensions

A recent report by credit rating agency Moody’s has warned that banks in Sub-Saharan Africa could face indirect risks from U.S. import tariffs, ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Economy

AU applauds Zambia’s leadership in supporting small businesses

African Union Director of Industry, Minerals, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Ron Osman Omar, has commended the Zambian government for establishing a dedicated Ministry for ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

Economy

Germany donates vehicles, tech tools to promote access to agri-finance in rural Zambia

The German government has donated two vehicles and assorted Information Technology (IT) equipment to Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture under the Global Project for ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 17, 20250

International

Terror group linked to al-Qaeda claims killing of 200 soldiers in Burkina Faso

An Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for the death of 200 soldiers in Burkina Faso. SITE ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 16, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s capital market posts strong Q1 growth, as capitalization hits K257.8 billion

Zambia’s capital market registered robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, with total market capitalisation rising to K257.8 billion, reflecting increased investor ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 15, 20250

Metro

Alert! Govt probing suspected Kafue River pollution in Chililabombwe, says Minister Nzovu

The government has launched an investigation into a suspected water pollution incident in the Kafue River in Chililabombwe, warning industries against activities that ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 15, 20250

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