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Samukonga opens season with diamond league silver

Zambian sprint sensation, Muzala Samukonga, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Xiamen Diamond League opener in China after finishing second in the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 24, 20260

Sports

Early preparations pay off as Zambia U-17 women hammer DR Congo 5-0

The Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team delivered a commanding performance on Saturday after thrashing the Democratic Republic of Congo 5-0 in the first ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 24, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: GrowthLabs acquires startup Gate in over $650,000 deal

Egyptian startup support platform GrowthLabs has acquired Startup Gate in a transaction valued at approximately EGP35 million, equivalent to about US$656,000. The acquisition ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 23, 20260

International

Senegal President fires prime minister amid growing rift

Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has dismissed Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, and dissolved the government, deepening political tensions in the debt-burdened West African ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 23, 20260

Power and Politics

Zambia Defence Force pledges peace during polls

The Ministry of Defence has assured the nation that Zambia will remain peaceful before, during and after the August 13, 2026 General Elections, ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20260

Economy

Improved Kwacha, rise in copper prices boost investor confidence as US-Iran peace talks progress

Global copper prices and other industrial metals continued to rally amid improving investor sentiment over possible progress in talks between the United States ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20260

Economy

EU backs stronger voice for Africa in G20 common framework

European Union (EU) Ambassador to the African Union (AU), Javier Niño Pérez, has called for deeper cooperation between Africa and Europe through the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 22, 20260

Mining & Energy

Energy Regulation Board approves 42 licenses, five construction permits

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 42 licences, five construction permits and several licence amendments valued at K608 million aimed at boosting ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 21, 20260

Economy

Group warns Zambia risks new debt burden

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has warned that government’s proposed financing strategy for the 2026 Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure could ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 21, 20260

International

No vaccine as Congo ebola outbreak worsens, over 100 reported dead

Health experts have warned that the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be far deadlier than currently reported, amid ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 21, 20260

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