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Group urges govt to domesticate CEDAW standards for correctional facilities

The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged the government to domesticate the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 13, 20260

Sports

Williams laments lack of African support after South Africa’s world cup defeat

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has expressed disappointment over what he described as a lack of support from fellow Africans during Bafana Bafana’s ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 13, 20260

Longwe challenges HH’s 2026 candidacy, ‘Candle’ ban sparks high court challenge, as Zambia wins big in debt buyback. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week. 1. President Hakainde Hichilema has declined to ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 13, 20260

International

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may be wider than reported

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be far more widespread than ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 12, 20260

Economy

Bank of Zambia knocks lenders for rising public sector worker loan defaults

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has attributed the growing number of loan defaults among public sector workers partly to weak credit underwriting practices ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 12, 20260

Mining & Energy

Energy ministry blames poor compliance with wayleave rules for delayed power projects

The Ministry of Energy has attributed delays in the implementation of critical electricity infrastructure projects to continued non-compliance with wayleave and clearance regulations, ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 12, 20260

Economy

CTPD tasks Zambian govt to conduct NPV analysis in Eurobond buyback deal, demands transparency

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has urged the government of Zambia to exercise caution and undertake a comprehensive Net Present ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 11, 20260

Economy

Kwacha strengthens against major international currencies

The Zambian Kwacha strengthened against major international currencies on Wednesday, buoyed by improved United States dollar liquidity and support from the central bank. ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 11, 20260

Economy

Zambia secures over 97 percent bondholder support in $1.34 billion debt buyback

Zambia has secured overwhelming support from bondholders in its US$1.34 billion debt buyback programme, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing debt ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 11, 20260

Economy

Govt plans national accreditation agency to strengthen product quality, competitiveness

Government is working towards establishing a National Accreditation Agency through legislation aimed at improving the quality of local products and enhancing their competitiveness ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 10, 20260

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