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‘Constitution belongs Zambians,’ Lawyers allege lack of transparency in govt’s move for constitutional reforms

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has accused the government of being reluctant to release a clear roadmap for the proposed constitutional amendments. ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20250

Economy

Zambia Revenue Authority increases value added tax refunds to K2.5 billion following new reforms

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has increased Value Added Tax (VAT) monthly refunds to between K2 billion and K2.5 billion from February 2025 ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20250

International

Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar, call for ceasefire in eastern DRC

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President, Felix Tshisekedi, and Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, have held direct talks for the first time since ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 20, 20250

Economy

Zambia Environmental Management Agency reportedly approves $3.3 billion worth of projects

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) Board of Directors has reportedly approved 203 proposed development projects valued at US$3.3 billion during its first ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Zambia Tourism Agency, Airtel partner to boost tourism using anonymised telecom data

The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airtel Networks Zambia to enhance tourism planning and development ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Copper prices hit five-month high as Kwacha weakens

Copper prices surged to a five-month high on Monday, buoyed by China’s new economic stimulus plan and a weakening United States (US) dollar. ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Copperbelt Energy’s $200 million green bond reportedly draws strong investor interest

Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC’s (CEC) US$200 million Green Bond has reportedly attracted strong interest from both local and international investors, earning the title ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

International

M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks citing European Union sanctions

Rwanda – The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who have captured key areas in Congo’s mineral-rich east, announced on Monday that they were withdrawing from ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Zambian govt claims 90 percent of $13.34 billion debts restructured

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has claimed that the Zambian government has restructured 90 percent of its US$13.34 billion debt. Musokotwane ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Govt assembles team to fix technical glitches on Zambia integrated mining information system

The government has set up a troubleshooting team to resolve technical challenges affecting the recently launched Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), which ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 17, 20250

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