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Hichilema jets out to UK, scheduled to meet Scottish officials, attend conference on Zambia

President Hakainde Hichilema on Monday night left for the United Kingdom (UK) for bilateral talks. Hichilema during his visit is expected to meet ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

Economy

Relief for businesses, homes as load-shedding set to drastically reduce, with recall of 100MW of power from export

Government says load-shedding hours are expected to significantly reduce after ZESCO recalls an additional 100 Mega Watts (MW) of power from the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

Economy

‘Zambia not alone,’ Govt claims 15 SADC countries are in electricity generation deficit

Green Economy and Environment Minister, Mike Mposha, has claimed that 15 countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region are experiencing power ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

Economy

World Bank pledges $600 million for Zambia’s social protection programmes

The World Bank has pledged approximately US$600 million to support Zambia’s social protection programs. This commitment aims to bolster initiatives that drive productivity, ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

Tech

Firms seal partnership to deepen use of high-end solar power for homes, businesses

A strategic partnership to increase availability of affordable high-end solar and digital power solutions has been entered into by Davis & Shirtliff and ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20241

International

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African President

SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 17, 20240

National tension, economic milestones, historic sports achievements. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week: 1. The Edgar Lungu-led Patriotic Front (PF) has demanded ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 16, 20240

Metro

Govt reportedly making strides in building capacity of persons with disability

Zambia has reportedly made positive strides by incorporating persons with disabilities in various levels of national development. Community Development and Social Services Minister, ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 16, 20240