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Mobility Africa

Passenger train services to resume Feb 10 between Zambia and Tanzania, TAZARA announces after 7 months suspension

The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring safe, reliable and affordable passenger rail services as part of its broader ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 7, 20260

Economy

8 African economies flagged for money laundering face increasing pressure under global financial scrutiny (See list)

As 2026 begins, several African economies are under growing pressure from stricter global financial compliance standards, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 7, 20260

‘No cause for alarm,’ Govt says use of Renminbi for mining taxes strategic, urges Zambians not to panic

Government says its decision to allow some mining taxes to be paid in the Chinese currency, the Renminbi, is a strategic intervention aimed ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 7, 20260

Economy

Govt reportedly deploys pesticides as fall armyworms detected in Lusaka

Government has reportedly dispatched 10,000 litres of pesticides to Lusaka Province to control the outbreak of Fall Armyworms, following reports of the pest’s ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 6, 20260

International

‘I’m still president of my country,’ Maduro pleads not guilty in U.S. Court, as Trump rules out snap elections

United States President, Donald Trump, has ruled out holding snap elections in Venezuela within the next 30 days, citing the country’s need for ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 6, 20260

Mining & Energy

Govt reaffirms commitment to Batoka Gorge power scheme despite claims by opposition of project’s unsustainability

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme (BGHES), dismissing claims questioning the project’s viability as unfounded and unsupported by ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 6, 20260

Mining & Energy

Strong grievance resolution system will boost investor confidence in mining industry —Kabuswe

Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has underscored the importance of the Mines Appeals Tribunal in promoting fairness and efficiency in the ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 5, 20260

Economy

Govt, chiefs reportedly join forces to protect Lundazi national forest

Government says it has partnered with traditional leaders and private sector stakeholders to halt the rapid degradation of the Lundazi National Forest in ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 5, 20260