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Mining & Energy

Zambia needs strategic reforms to maximise mining potential — World Bank

Targeted investment and policy reforms are essential if Zambia is to transform its mining sector into a driver of long-term and inclusive economic ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 17, 20260

Economy

Court reportedly orders logistics firm to pay ZRA over K3.6 million for smuggling, tax evasion

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says the Economic and Financial Crimes Court has ordered Fonat Freight and Logistics Limited to pay them over K3.6 ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 16, 20260

International

Uganda begins vote counting amid internet shutdown and rigging allegations

Vote counting is under way in parts of Uganda following a tense presidential and parliamentary election marked by an internet shutdown, technical disruptions, ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 16, 20260

Economy

Zambia Metrology Agency to go after petroleum transporters, OMCs without compliance certificates

The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has issued a stern warning to petroleum transporters and oil marketing companies, declaring that only fully compliant tanker ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 15, 20260

Metro

Govt blames Lusaka, Kafue water disruptions on power outages caused by heavy rains

The government has attributed recent water supply interruptions in parts of Lusaka and Kafue districts to power outages triggered by heavy rains that ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 15, 20260

International

Uganda votes under tension as internet goes dark, security forces flood streets

Uganda was gripped by fear and uncertainty on Thursday as polls opened in a highly charged general election expected to extend President Yoweri ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 15, 20260

Economy

Kwacha sheds value marginally after 18-day winning streak

The Zambian kwacha on Tuesday fell for the first time in 18 trading sessions against the United States dollar, halting a remarkable rally ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 15, 20260

Economy

Bank of Zambia warns old banknotes will become unusable after March 31

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has issued a stern warning to the public that old banknotes will cease to be legal tender and ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 14, 20260

Economy

PPDF opens 2026 Technical Working Group meetings, invites reform proposals

The Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF) says it has commenced its 2026 Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings, which are expected to bring together ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 14, 20260

Mining & Energy

Govt dismisses claims Zambia’s mining sector in state of decline

Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, says Zambia’s mining sector has staged a strong recovery, disproving claims that the industry was in ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 14, 20260

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