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Economy

Zambia secures $1.17 million grant from Japan to boost operations of geological survey department

Zambia and Japan have officially signed a US$1.17 million grant to procure critical mining equipment for the Geological Survey Department under the Ministry ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 14, 20250

Economy

Road agency appoints independent engineering consultant to enhance monitoring, evaluation of Lusaka-Ndola road project

The Road Development Agency (RDA) has appointed an independent engineer for the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway project to provide unbiased opinions and mitigate technical ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 14, 20250

Economy

Copper prices climb 1.4% to hit $9,662.50, as weaker dollar forces commodity prices down for global buyers

Copper prices rose on Wednesday as a weaker U.S. dollar made commodities cheaper for global buyers, though concerns over tariffs and economic growth ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 14, 20250

Metro

Zambia, Turkey strengthen ties in protection of vulnerable communities, women empowerment

Turkish Ambassador to Zambia, Huseyin Barbaros Dicle, has commended the Zambian government for its commitment to improving social protection under President Hakainde Hichilema’s ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20250

Metro

Teenage pregnancies, drug abuse threaten Zambia’s youth, Veep Nalumango says on National Youth Day

Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancies, alcohol consumption, and substance abuse among young people, ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20250

Economy

Minister Milupi hails World Bank, IMF for advancing Zambia’s debt relief, returning investor confidence

Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has commended the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for their crucial role ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 12, 20250

Tech

Tech minister, Mutati, urges business community to embrace AI for efficiency

Science and Technology Minister, Felix Mutati, has urged the business community to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), stating its role in driving efficiency and ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 11, 20250

Economy

Cabinet approves bill to enhance Zambia’s cross-border transactions, trade processes

Cabinet at the fifth meeting held on March 10, 2025 approved a number of bills, among them targeted at enhancing Zambia’s cross-border transactions ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 11, 20250

Power and Politics

Speaker Mutti, Museveni discuss DRC conflict, seek ways to resolve ongoing clashes

Zambia’s National Assembly Speaker, Nelly Mutti, has conferred with Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, in Entebbe on efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 11, 20250

Metro

Govt revises food security pack guidelines to enhance efficiency

In a bid to align the Food Security Pack (FSP) programme with the evolving needs of communities, the government has emphasized strict adherence ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 11, 20250

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