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Economy

Kwacha slips as copper hits record highs amid supply concerns

The Zambian kwacha closed Friday slightly weaker, extending Thursday’s bearish trend. Bloomberg data showed the local currency fell by 0.41 percent, ending the ...

By Bumba MulengaDecember 1, 20250

International

What happened in Guinea-Bissau was a ceremonial coup — Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised questions about the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau, saying that it was strange that the ousted president, Umaro ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s leather value chain gets a boost as Stanbic Bank, Leather Products Institute partner to accelerate growth

Stanbic Bank Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) aimed at accelerating growth ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20250

Lifestyle

Again, Chile One makes history with five wins at 2025 Kwacha Music Awards

Zambian music sensation, Chile One, scooped five awards at the 2025 Kwacha Music Awards, mirroring his 2022 feat where he walked away with ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: BCN, Zadara reportedly launch Africa’s first neutral multi-tenant AI factory (IT News Africa)

Backbone Connectivity Network (BCN), a wholesale open-access digital service provider, is reportedly partnering with Zadara in what is speculated to be launch of ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 29, 20250

Economy

Amid uncertainties over U.S tariff policy, copper prices on COMEX likely to hold premium over London Metal Exchange —Analyst

Copper prices on the United States COMEX exchange are expected to maintain a premium over the London Metal Exchange (LME) for at least ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 29, 20250

Who blinks first over Bill 7, Hichilema or civil society? Intrigues as Tasila, Lungu’s daughter loses seat. 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. Tension may be far from ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 29, 20250

Lifestyle

50 Cent settles assault lawsuit before release of Diddy documentary he produced

Days before the release of a Sean “Diddy” Combs documentary, 50 Cent has reached a settlement with a plaintiff who filed an assault ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20250

Economy

Small scale miners raise the alarm over burdensome artisanal mining regulations

The Federation of Small Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has expressed serious concern over what it calls “fundamentally misaligned” regulatory conditions under ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20250

Economy

Mukabamo Copper Mine operations suspended following tailings dam collapse

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has suspended all operations at Mukabamo Copper Mine in Mwense District after the collapse of the ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20250

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