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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

Lifestyle

Ivorian beauty queen, Olivia Yacé, resigns as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania

Olivia Yacé, the Ivorian beauty queen and a top-five finalist at Miss Universe 2025, has resigned from her title as Miss Universe Africa ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20250

Lifestyle

Yo Maps wins African artiste of the year at Malawi’s UMP awards

Zambian musician, Yo Maps, has been named African Artist of the Year at the Urban Music People (UMP) Awards in Malawi, edging out ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia remains vulnerable to economic, political shocks despite credit upgrade —Debt Alliance

Zambia’s recent credit rating upgrade to ccc+ from S&P Global Ratings signals progress in the country’s debt restructuring efforts, but the Society Organisation ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20250