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Economy

Copper prices hit three-week high, as Kwacha extends losing streak, weakening in 12th consecutive session

Copper prices climbed to a three-week high on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Wednesday, briefly reaching US$9,481.50 per metric tonnes before settling ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 25, 20250

Economy

IMF pledges support, cuts growth outlook as Africa faces trade war fallout

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged to support African nations hit by external shocks from global trade tensions, citing slower-than-expected growth across ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 25, 20250

Economy

LuSE turnover surges to K22.15 million amid rebound in trading activity

Equity trading on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) rebounded strongly last week, with turnover jumping to K22.15 million—up from K2.03 million the previous ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 25, 20250

Economy

Zambia ranks among Africa’s top 10 in coal reserves, posts 994.9 million cubic meters in 2025

Zambia has emerged as one of Africa’s top 10 countries with the largest coal reserves in 2025, holding an estimated 944.9 million cubic ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 25, 20250

Economy

Tanzania bans import from Malawi, South Africa as trade row deepens

Tanzania has banned agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa with immediate effect, escalating a regional trade dispute that has disrupted commercial activity ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 25, 20250

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to dismantle barriers hindering access to justice for persons with disabilities

The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling barriers that hinder access to justice for persons with disabilities. Justice Minister, Princess Kasune, ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 25, 20250

Metro

Decomposed human remains found in Ndola sewer line, police investigate

Decomposed human remains have been discovered in a sewer line in Ndola during routine maintenance works carried out by the Ministry of Water ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 23, 20250

Economy

Musokotwane lauds IMF support as Zambia weighs next steps post-programme

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has praised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its unwavering support throughout Zambia’s economic recovery, calling ...

By Bumba MulengaApril 23, 20250