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Economy

US-China trade tensions threaten African currencies amid slump in oil prices

Escalating trade tensions between the United States and China are heightening risks for African economies, as President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh tariffs ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 13, 20250

Sports

Chipolopolo end 2026 world cup campaign on a sad note, lose 0-1 at home to Niger

The Zambia National Football Team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream ended on a disappointing note after suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Niger ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 13, 20250

Economy

Justice elusive as half of Zambia still lives without electricity, says civil society group at Lusaka rally

Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) has expressed concern over the country’s energy inequality, stating that it was difficult to speak of justice when ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 13, 20250

Metro

Govt calls for equal protection, empowerment of boys as Zambia marks International Day of the Girl Child

Government has called for equal protection and empowerment of both boys and girls as Zambia joined the rest of the world in commemorating ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 13, 20250

Economy

Nearly 48% of Zambia’s K21.4 billion September spending goes into debt servicing, payment of arrears

Government has released K21.4 billion for September 2025, reinforcing its commitment to fiscal discipline, debt reduction, and public service delivery, Finance and National ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 12, 20250

Metro

ChildFund Zambia calls for stronger action to tackle challenges facing girls

ChildFund Zambia has called for strengthened partnerships among stakeholders to address the persistent challenges confronting girls across the country. Speaking in a statement ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 12, 20250

Economy

Academics call for stronger enforcement of mining-university partnerships

Academics have urged government to establish a clear national framework to compel mining companies to honour Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with universities, ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 12, 20250

Economy

Kawambwa Council reportedly commences rehabilitation of Kawambwa–Kaani Road

The Kawambwa Town Council has reportedly commenced full rehabilitation works on the 12-kilometre Kawambwa–Kaani Road in Ng’ona Ward, Kawambwa Central Constituency. The project, ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 11, 20250

International

Seychelles votes in closely contested presidential run-off election

Voters in Seychelles have been casting their ballots in a tightly fought presidential run-off between incumbent, Wavel Ramkalawan and opposition leader, Patrick Herminie. ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 11, 20250

Lifestyle

Fans mourn passing of Mpali actress, Wanga Zulu

The Zambian entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of Mpali series actress, Wanga Zulu, fondly known by her on-screen name Amai ...

By Bumba MulengaOctober 11, 20250

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