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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

International

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

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