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Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 1,150 as authorities warn outbreak still rising

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 1,155, with health authorities warning that the outbreak ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 26, 20260

Economy

Zambia, Tanzania push for stronger trade ties under AfCFTA

A delegation of Tanzanian investors is in Zambia to explore investment opportunities in manufacturing, agriculture, transport and logistics, with both countries seeking to ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 26, 20260

Power and Politics

Bishops seek calm following end of Lungu burial legal battle

The Bishops Council of Zambia has urged calm and respect for the rule of law following a ruling by South Africa’s Supreme Court ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 25, 20260

Economy

Zambia Development Agency, firm sign investment deal to drive 200MW Luanshya solar plant

A planned $240 million investment in a 200-megawatt solar power plant in Luanshya could lift Zambia’s electricity generation capacity and create jobs after ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 25, 20260

Mining & Energy

Industry Review: KCM shutdown, New York IPO may signal Vedanta’s long-term revival strategy

As Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) prepares to take its Nchanga Smelter offline for 60 days to undertake critical maintenance works, CopperTech Metals – ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 25, 20260

Economy

Govt pushes for stronger food safety measures amid rising disease burden

Government has called for a nationwide shift from merely acknowledging foodborne illnesses to implementing concrete measures that ensure safer food production, handling and ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 25, 20260

Economy

Lusaka economic zone claims fresh investments worth $100m approved

The Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone (LS-MFEZ) has approved new investments worth US$100 million in the first six months of 2026, with the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 24, 20260

Mining & Energy

India seeks stronger gemstone trade partnership with Zambia

India is stepping up efforts to deepen trade relations with Zambia’s gemstone industry, with the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) calling ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 24, 20260

Economy

Bank of Zambia clears FNB takeover of StanChart retail business

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has approved the transfer of Standard Chartered Zambia’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to First National Bank ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 23, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: Chinese fund backs African e-mobility firm with $55m investment

A Chinese investment fund has injected US$55 million into one of Africa’s largest electric mobility companies, boosting its latest fundraising round to US$270 ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 23, 20260

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