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Economy

Zambia reaffirms strong commitment to global environmental governance at UNEA-7

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to global environmental governance and sustainable development at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), the world’s highest-level decision-making ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 10, 20250

Metro

Disability Rights Watch urges fast-track of protection plan for persons with albinism

Disability Rights Watch has called on the Zambian government to fast-track the development of a National Action Plan for the Protection of Persons ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 9, 20250

Mining & Energy

ZESCO, Smart Zambia partner to expand digital, energy access nationwide

ZESCO Limited and Smart Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the expansion of digital and energy infrastructure across the ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 9, 20250

Sports

Chipolopolo coach, Sichone, expresses frustration over late arrival of foreign-based players ahead of AFCON

Chipolopolo Head Coach, Moses Sichone, has expressed frustration over FIFA’s December 15 release date for foreign-based players, warning that the delay could disrupt ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 9, 20250

Economy

Kwacha slips as dollar strengthens, as copper loses 0.3% after hitting $11,771 per ton

The Zambian Kwacha opened the week weaker against the US dollar, slipping 0.58 percent to close just above 23.2000 per dollar, maintaining a ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 9, 20250

International

Nigeria claims 100 abducted schoolchildren freed in yet-to-be disclosed rescue operation

The Nigerian government says it has rescued around 100 children who were abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State last month ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 9, 20250

Mining & Energy

Zambian govt reiterates benefits of new local content law for Zambian businesses in mining sector

The recently enacted local content legislation in Zambia’s mining sector is expected to unlock major economic opportunities for domestic businesses, says Tobias Musonda, ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 8, 20250

Economy

U.S. pledges over $2 billion to boost Zambia’s private sector growth, anchored on policy of reciprocity

The United States has unveiled a landmark support package for Zambia, pledging more than US$2 billion in grants over the next five years ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 8, 20250

Chawama: Is Tasila Lungu’s fate sealed? Electoral commission announces by-election amid rising tension

A parliamentary vacancy triggered by grief and constitutional procedure has set the stage for a politically charged contest in Chawama, underscoring how Zambia’s ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 8, 20250

Economy

Domestic, external debts gulp K5.26 billion, nearly a third of K15.56 billion released by Zambian govt for spendings in Nov

In November 2025, the Treasury released K15.56 billion, with the largest share — K5.26 billion — allocated to domestic and external debt servicing ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 7, 20250

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