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Economy

Domestic, external debts gulp K5.26 billion, nearly a third of K15.56 billion released by Zambian govt for spendings in Nov

In November 2025, the Treasury released K15.56 billion, with the largest share — K5.26 billion — allocated to domestic and external debt servicing ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 7, 20250

Lifestyle

New single ‘Do Me’ unites generations — Towela Kaira, T-Sean, Karasa drop collaborative track

Zambia’s music landscape received a vibrant lift last week with the release of “Do Me,” a collaboration between Towela Kaira, T-Sean and Karasa. ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 7, 20250

Mining & Energy

KoBold Metals reportedly surpasses 100,000 metres of drilling at Mingomba in major exploration milestone

KoBold Metals Africa says it has surpassed 100,000 metres of drilling at the Mingomba deposit, reportedly the highest total recorded at the site, ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 7, 20250

International

11 killed in mass shooting at Pretoria hostel, as 63 reportedly murdered each day in South Africa

At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a hostel in South Africa, in one of the latest violent ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 6, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Elon Musk’s X fined €120 million by EU in first major digital services act sanction

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has been fined €120 million (about $140 million) by European Union regulators for violating online content rules—marking ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 6, 20250

Metro

Murder of Chinese couple: Three suspects in police net, as stolen vehicle recovered

The Zambia Police Service has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the gruesome murder and aggravated robbery of a Chinese couple in ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 5, 20250

Economy

Kwacha extends losses against dollar for second session driven by demand-side pressures

The Zambian Kwacha remained under pressure against the US dollar on Thursday, extending losses for a second consecutive session as demand for hard ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 5, 20250

Mining & Energy

ZESCO blames past govts for power outages, as $90 million Kafue Lower Solar Project kicks off

ZESCO Managing Director, Justin Loongo, says the commencement of the 100-megawatt Kafue Lower Solar Project marks a significant step in strengthening Zambia’s national ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 5, 20250

Zambia records nearly 747,000 metric tonnes of copper in October, set to meet 2025 target of 1 million tonnes

Zambia’s copper industry has recorded a production of 746,679.4 metric tonnes as of October 31, 2025, positioning the country to meet its one ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 4, 20250

Economy

‘No diesel shortage but logistical challenges,’ ERB assures Zambians of stable fuel supply

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has denied reports suggesting that Zambia was experiencing a diesel shortage, insisting that national fuel stocks remained stable ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 4, 20250

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