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Economy

Zambia, Japan deepen economic ties as Lusaka Business Forum ends

Zambia and Japan have taken a significant step toward strengthening their economic partnership following the successful Zambia–Japan Business Forum held in Lusaka, which ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 10, 20260

Lifestyle

Dangote retains Africa’s richest man title

Nigeria’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as Africa’s richest man, topping the 2026 billionaires ranking released by Forbes. According to ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 10, 20260

International

Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, named Iran supreme leader as US, Isreal plot his removal

Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline son of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has been named the country’s new supreme leader as tensions escalate ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 9, 20260

Economy

Zambia standards agency steps up support for women-led businesses

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it is promoting a fair and competitive environment to help women-led businesses produce safe, high-quality products ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 9, 20260

Lifestyle

Angélique Kidjo announces new album featuring Fally Ipupa, Davido, others

Grammy Award-winning Beninese singer, Angélique Kidjo, has announced the release of her upcoming album titled HOPE!!, scheduled to drop on April 24 through ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20260

Power and Politics

Electoral Commission of Zambia cannot sanction use of unapproved constituency names, says Kasaro

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it cannot take action against candidates using names of constituencies that have not yet been legally ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 8, 20260

Lifestyle

Nasty C opens up on mental health, says he’s been ‘in the pits’ since December

South African rapper Nasty C has taken to Instagram to apologise to fans, admitting he has been struggling emotionally and unable to create ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20260

Mining: Zambia, Morroco, Botswana lead Africa in Investment Attractiveness Index

Zambia has improved its standing as a global mining investment destination after climbing three places in the latest Fraser Institute Annual Survey of ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20260

Mining & Energy

Preparations in top gear as mining firms commit $2.5 million to hosting global safety event

Zambia’s mining industry has committed more than US$2.5 million towards hosting the 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC), a major global safety event ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20260

Metro

Tonse Alliance faults endorsements of UPND, effects of M’East crisis on Zambia x-rayed. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Cosmas Musumali, the General Secretary of the Socialist ...

By Bumba MulengaMarch 7, 20260

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