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Mining & Energy

Small scale miners justify military intervention in Mufumbwe, Kasempa mining districts

The Federation of Small-Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has expressed serious concern over deteriorating security conditions in Mufumbwe and Kasempa, warning that ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 26, 20260

Metro

Over 90 Ethiopians detained as immigration bursts suspected smuggling network

The Department of Immigration has uncovered a suspected human smuggling network after detaining more than 90 Ethiopian nationals for immigration-related offences in coordinated ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 26, 20260

International

Uganda: Opposition leader, Bobi Wine, says wife hospitalised after soldiers raid family home

Uganda’s opposition leader, Bobi Wine, has accused security forces of violently raiding his home and assaulting his wife, leaving her hospitalised, amid heightened ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 25, 20260

Aerial mineral mapping reaches 50% mark as Zambia positions itself for mining growth, govt says

Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, says it has recorded significant progress in its nationwide aerial mineral mapping programme, with ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 25, 20260

Lifestyle

Y Celeb releases new single ‘Heart Break Nemidanso,’ song expected to dominate playlists

Zambian musician, Y Celeb, has officially released his latest single titled “Heart Break Nemidanso,” sending waves of excitement across social media and the ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 24, 20260

Lifestyle

YoungKay and Jae Swagger hit music scene with ‘Munthu’, Macky 2 makes guest appearance

Zambian music fans have something to celebrate as renowned rapper, Macky 2, makes a guest appearance on the new single “Munthu” by rising ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 24, 20260

Hichilema shames critics over health concerns, as Army Commander faces backlash in remarks against miners. See our top 10 stories of the week.

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

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 24, 20260

Economy

US Dollar slips as geopolitical tensions ease; Zambian Kwacha weakens amid FX challenges

The US dollar is on track for its sharpest weekly decline in a year, pressured by easing geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland and sudden ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20260

Economy

International Finance Corporation launches Agriconnect initiative to tackle food insecurity in Africa

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a new agriculture-focused initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity in Africa by transforming smallholder farming into ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20260

Power and Politics

‘Prepare for tough times,’ Lubinda alleges plot to detain opposition leaders

Acting Patriotic Front (PF) President, Given Lubinda, has warned opposition leaders to “practise to sleep on the floor” as he claimed they were ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20260

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