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Economy

Copper prices decline 1.6 percent, set for worst week since November, 2024

Most base metals experienced a decline on Friday, with copper prices set for their worst week in two-and-a-half months. This decline followed continued ...

By Bumba MulengaFebruary 1, 20250

‘Human rights stands at a crossroads ahead of elections,’ UN Special rapporteur, Khan, sums up tour of Zambia

The visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur, Irene Khan, has observed that Zambia’s human rights situation stood at a crossroads as the country prepares ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 31, 20250

Economy

World Bank report identifies Zambia, DRC among countries hardest hit by decline in energy, metal prices in 2024

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were among the countries hardest hit by the decline in energy and metal prices in ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20250

Economy

Govt kicks off 2024/2025 distribution of fertilizers, maize seeds in Chienge district, targets 1,375 farmers

The Zambian government has launched the 2024/2025 rainfed Food Security Pack distribution programme in Chienge District, Luapula Province, aiming to benefit 1,375 farmers. ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20250

Economy

PSDA chair, Dodia, questions effectiveness of export proceeds tracking framework amid Kwacha’s steady decline

Yusuf Dodia, Chairperson of the Private Sector Development Association (PSDA), has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Export Proceeds Tracking Framework, questioning ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20250

International

American Airlines flight carrying dozens crashes into Washington DC river

An American Airlines flight has collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said. The plane ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 30, 20250

International

Protesters attack embassies in Congo’s capital as security forces try to slow rebels in the east

Congo — Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma after ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

Economy

Lumwana reveals expansion plans to double copper production, create thousands of jobs by 2028

Barrick Gold Corporation’s Lumwana expansion is reportedly set to double its current copper production to a life-of-mine average of 240,000 tonnes per year, ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

International

United Nations warns of dire humanitarian crisis in DRC as fighting intensifies in Goma

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the dire humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fighting between the army ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

ZM Index

Monday market session sees stable Zambian Kwacha on the back of increased demand for dollar

The Zambian kwacha maintained stability in Monday’s market session, despite a slight dip compared to its previous close. This movement was attributed to ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 28, 20250

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