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Ex-Mali Prime Minister reportedly charged over social media post supporting jailed critics of military rulers

A former Prime Minister of Mali has been charged with “undermining the credibility of the state” following a social media post about his ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 2, 20250

Metro

Luangwa council chairperson hails Zambia Army for supporting security, education

Luangwa Town Council Chairperson, Lawrence Shaba, has praised the Zambia Army for its continued support to the district, particularly in enhancing security and ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 2, 20250

International

Trump places new tariffs on select African nations

United States President Donald Trump has put new tariffs on 20 countries set to begin in seven days. According to Africanews, Trump signed ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 1, 20250

Economy

Kwacha ranks as Africa’s second-best performing currency despite trade deficit risks

The Zambian kwacha has surged nearly 1.5 percent against the US dollar this week, maintaining its position as Africa’s second-best performing currency in ...

By Bumba MulengaAugust 1, 20250

Economy

Govt dismisses rumours of job losses at TAZARA, as concessionaire set to take over operations

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has dismissed social media reports suggesting that employees of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) will lose their ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 31, 20250

Economy

Govt reportedly establishes market centres to formalise trade in gold, other resources

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced the establishment of market centres aimed at promoting formal trade in gold and other ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 31, 20250

Economy

Illicit flows cost Zambia over K91 billion, representing nearly 42% of 2025 national budget —CTPD

Zambia potentially lost over K91 billion in 2024—nearly 42 percent of the proposed 2025 National Budget—due to suspected Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), the ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 31, 20250

International

Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola protests against fuel price hike

At least four people were killed and hundreds arrested during a protest against a fuel price hike in Angola’s capital, police said. The ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 31, 20250

Lifestyle

Yo Maps launches annual Olios music festival, set to debut in 2026

Zambian award-winning artiste, Elton Mulenga, popularly known by his stage name Yo Maps, has announced the launch of the Olios Music Festival, a ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 30, 20250

Economy

Policy centre warns of confusion over conflicting statements on proposed maize export deal with DRC

Conflicting statements from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) over a proposed maize export deal with the Democratic Republic ...

By Bumba MulengaJuly 30, 20250

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