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Vice President Nalumango advises Yo Maps, Kidist on handling public criticism

Vice President Mutale-Nalumango has counseled celebrated Zambian musician Yo Maps and his wife Kidist, reminding them that public positions come with both admiration ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 8, 20250

Economy

Civic group warns of national crisis over illegal online money lenders, asks ZICTA to investigate Airtel, MTN

A civic group, Justice for Zambian Citizens Against Predatory Lenders (I-ZAP), has raised alarm over what it describes as a “national crisis” — ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 8, 20250

HHichilema’s Tanzania visit defended, Pule fights sedition case as UK pledges £38.5 million support. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Former President Edgar Lungu’s Political ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 8, 20250

Metro

Northern Province records 482 cholera cases, seeks multi-sectoral action

Northern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary, Beauty Undi-Phiri, has called for a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach in tackling public health emergencies affecting the province. Undi-Phiri ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 7, 20250

Economy

U.S. adds copper, silver to list of critical minerals

The United States has officially added copper and silver to its expanded list of critical minerals deemed vital to the country’s economy and ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 7, 20250

UK commits £38.5 million to drive Zambia’s social protection programmes

The United Kingdom has pledged £38.5 million (approximately K1.1 billion) over the next six years to support Zambia’s social protection and systems strengthening ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 7, 20250

Economy

Govt says training on-going to formalise artisanal mining in North-Western province

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says it has launched the second phase of its comprehensive training programme for artisanal and small-scale ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 6, 20250

Economy

Bank of Zambia reports strong resilience in banking sector

Zambia’s banking sector continues to demonstrate strong resilience, maintaining capital buffers well above regulatory requirements, according to the Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) October ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 6, 20250

Tech

Egypt goes green with $50 million climate-tech funding (ITweb Africa)

Egypt is set to benefit from the US$200 million Novastar Investment Fund, an equity venture aimed at mobilising climate-related financing across five African ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 5, 20250

International

Cameroon security forces kill 48 in election protests, UN sources say

Cameroon’s security forces killed 48 civilians as they responded to protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest ruler, according ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 5, 20250

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