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Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ in harsh remarks, as enforcement operation looms

President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered some of his most strident comments to date about Somali immigrants, calling them “garbage” who “contribute nothing” ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 4, 20250

International

Tunisia president, Saied, hunts down opposition leaders, arrests prominent opponent, Hammami, as 20 flee abroad

Police have arrested prominent Tunisian opposition leader, Ayachi Hammami, to enforce a five-year prison sentence on charges of conspiracy against state security, his ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 3, 20250

Mining & Energy

Fitch raises 2026 tin price forecast to $35,000 per tonne as supply disruptions persist

Fitch Solutions’ BMI has revised its 2026 tin price forecast upward to US$35,000 per tonne, from an earlier estimate of US$32,000, citing persistent ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 3, 20250

Economy

After improved global economic ratings, Finance Minister, Musokotwane, says upgrades driven by reforms, not copper prices

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrades by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings are the ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 3, 20250

Sports

Zambia’s Copper Queens clinch tri-national title with 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe

Zambia’s Copper Queens have been crowned champions of the Tri Nation Football Tournament after a commanding 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors at ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 3, 20250

Lifestyle

Davido’s appearance at purported Lusaka concert in doubt, as award-winning artiste alleges breach of agreement by organizers

Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) has issued a stern warning to the organizers of a planned concert in Zambia scheduled for December 20, 2025, ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 2, 20250

International

Trump to host Rwanda, DRC leaders for signing of reported historic peace, economic agreement

United States President, Donald Trump, will host the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday for the ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 2, 20250

International

Tension in Cameroon as opposition leader, Ekane, dies in detention

The death of Anicet Ekane, a prominent Cameroonian opposition figure, was announced on Monday by his lawyer. Ekane had been held in detention ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 2, 20250

International

Pastor, bride abducted as kidnappings surge in Nigeria

At least 20 people, including a pastor and a bride, have been abducted in two separate attacks in Nigeria’s central and northern regions, ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 2, 20250

Mining & Energy

Third phase of artisanal mining training kicks off, targets industry safety, formalization

Government has launched the third phase of its nationwide training programme for artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), marking a further step in efforts ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 2, 20250

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