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Economy

Kwacha slips as global tensions boost dollar demand

The Zambian Kwacha opened the week on a weaker note, pressured by a strengthening United States dollar amid rising geopolitical tensions in the ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 5, 20260

Lifestyle

Zambia Association of Musician details talks with Yo Maps team amid “Budget” video dispute

The Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) has released a detailed timeline of its engagement with the team of popular artiste Yo Maps over ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 5, 20260

International

Obi, Kwankwaso reportedly defect to NDC in Nigeria opposition realignment

Two of Nigeria’s leading opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have reportedly defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in a major ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 4, 20260

Economy

Global commodity prices set to surge in 2026 on energy gains – World Bank

Global commodity prices are expected to rise sharply this year, led by strong gains in energy markets, according to the latest Commodity Markets ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 4, 20260

Power and Politics

Zambia’s Speaker, Mutti, urges patience as ruling looms on defecting MPs

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has called for patience as the House awaits a ruling on whether MPs who have defected ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 4, 20260

Economy

PIA eyes faith-based groups, local organisations to widen insurance coverage

The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) says it plans to partner with community-based organisations and religious groups to expand insurance access among rural ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 4, 20260

Uphold ethics, independence — Mweetwa urges media

Information and Media Minister, Cornelius Mweetwa, has called on journalists to uphold professionalism, independence, and ethical standards in their reporting as Zambia joins ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20260

Metro

Government launches construction of Livingstone cancer hospital

The government has begun constructing the Livingstone Cancer Diseases Hospital, a project officials say will significantly expand access to specialised cancer care in ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20260

Lifestyle

Kidist Kifle challenges Zambia Association of Musicians over handling of ‘Budget’ controversy

Kidist Kifle has criticised the Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) and artiste B Flow over their handling of concerns surrounding “Budget,” the new ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20260

Sports

Esther Phiri retires, calls time on trailblazing boxing career

Zambian boxing icon, Esther Phir, has announced her retirement, closing a pioneering career that transformed women’s boxing and inspired a generation of young ...

By Bumba MulengaMay 3, 20260

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