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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

International

South Africa’s gang wars leave country’s police near helpless, report says

South Africa is facing a brutal crime crisis, and even the police admit they are struggling to keep up, a BBC report has ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20260

Economy

Govt, AVIC sign agreement to restructure financing for Lusaka urban roads programme

Government says it has signed an amendment agreement with AVIC International Project Engineering Company to restructure financing for the Lusaka Urban Roads Programme, ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20260

Economy

ZCSA, ZARI partner to shield farmers from substandard fertilizers

In a strategic move to safeguard Zambia’s agricultural sector, the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) have ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 23, 20260

Economy

Policy institute harps on need to keep Zambian currency, Kwacha, away from frequent shocks

The Zambian Kwacha is on a rollercoaster, and the ride is making life expensive and unpredictable, warns the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 22, 20260

Economy

SADC moves to redefine energy future, meet in Lusaka to validate transition framework

Southern Africa has taken a major step towards redefining its energy future as energy experts from across the region gathered in Lusaka for ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 21, 20260

Economy

Economists say poor planning cost Zambia $7.2 billion in lost value, describe Ndola airport as a costly error

Poor investment choices and weak planning in Zambia’s road and airport projects between 2010 and 2020 cost the country an estimated US$7.2 billion ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 21, 20260

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