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Tech

Techbytes: AI could fast-track development — World Bank

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help developing countries achieve in a decade what might otherwise take a century, but governments must urgently close gaps ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 10, 20260

International

33 abducted travellers regain freedom in Nigeria

Nigeria’s army has reportedly rescued 33 people who were abducted by armed men while travelling through the north-western state of Zamfara, according to ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 10, 20260

Economy

Kwacha gains as copper prices surge above $14,000

The Zambian Kwacha strengthened against the United States dollar on Friday, supported by improved foreign currency inflows, although the local currency could face ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 10, 20260

Economy

Chisanga warns on dangers of irregularities as FRA set for crop marketing season

Economist Kelvin Chisanga has urged the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to ensure transparency, efficiency and fairness during the 2026 crop marketing season, warning ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 9, 20260

Power and Politics

European Union deploys 100 election observers ahead of August polls

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has deployed 32 short-term observers across Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election, increasing ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 9, 20260

Sports

Barcelona cancel Morocco friendly over Ceuta crisis

Barcelona have cancelled their planned pre-season friendly against Moroccan side Ittihad Riadi Tangier, with the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta understood to have ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 8, 20260

Metro

Immigration nabs 57 illegal immigrants

The Department of Immigration says it has apprehended 57 suspected illegal immigrants during a two-day clean-up operation in Lusaka’s Kanyama, Kabwata and Chinika ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 8, 20260

Amnesty urges rights pledge, Hichilema calls for peaceful polls, as Mundubile, Zulu allege attack. See top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed it, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Amnesty International has urged candidates in Zambia’s 13 ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 8, 20260

Sports

CAF backs Infantino amid FIFA leadership crisis

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has thrown its support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, deepening divisions within global football leadership following controversy ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 7, 20260

Mining & Energy

Zambian govt assesses gold mining potential in Eastern Province

Government has launched an assessment into the viability of commercial gold mining in parts of Eastern Province as it seeks to establish whether ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 7, 20260

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