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International

Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over Mpox outbreak

Sierra Leone, a West African country, has declared a public health emergency following the confirmation of two mpox cases in the region. The ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 14, 20250

International

Sudan army reportedly retakes Wad Madani in key victory against main rivals, RSF

Sudan – Civilians and soldiers celebrated in Wad Madani, the capital of Sudan’s El Gezira state, after it was recaptured by the Sudanese ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 13, 20250

Economy

Copper prices reach highest level in a month amid strong demand in China

Copper prices surged to their highest level in nearly a month on Monday, driven by stronger demand from China, the world’s top metals ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 13, 20250

Sports

Patson Daka shows class as Leicester thrash QPR 6-2

Chipolopolo striker Patson Daka proved his unselfishness in Leicester City’s dominant 6-2 victory over Queens Park Rangers at the weekend. Despite being in ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 13, 20250

International

DR Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels, but fighting persists

DRC – Several towns that fell to armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reportedly been recaptured by ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 13, 20250

Metro

TAZARA workers unimpressed by govt release of K37 million allocation for salary arrears, claim amount insufficient

The Crews and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (CAWUZ) has dismissed reports that the K37 million released by the government to clear salary ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 13, 20250

ZM Index

Kwacha hits new lows as power imports, reduced copper production puts pressure on Zambia’s currency

The Kwacha has reached new lows against the United States dollar, driven by significant electricity imports necessitated by a severe drought and reduced ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 13, 20250

International

Voters in Comoros vote to elect 33-seat parliament amid allegations of plot by Assoumani to install son as future president

MORONI – Voters in Comoros headed to the polls on Sunday to elect the Indian Ocean archipelago’s 33-seat parliament, a year after the ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 13, 20250

Metro

Phiri’s arrest rocks political landscape, scandal trails tender for purchase of ambulances. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Health Minister, Dr. Elijah Muchima, has ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 11, 20250

Economy

Association challenges IMF’s 2025 GDP projection of 6.6%, foresees below 3.4% performance for Zambia

Oxford Economics Africa has revised Zambia’s 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to a below-consensus 3.4 percent, citing the expectation of an ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 11, 20250

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