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Economy

IMF cuts Zambia’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.5% amid mining, energy challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Zambia’s growth prospects to 4.5 percent, citing domestic challenges and heightened global economic uncertainty. An IMF ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 6, 20260

Sports

Nkana FC puts Head Coach Chipepo, Assistant Katongo on administrative leave

Nkana Football Club has placed Head Coach Mwenya Chipepo and first Assistant Coach Christopher Katongo on administrative leave with full pay and benefits, ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 3, 20260

Metro

41-year-old hospitalised after petrol tank explosion in Kitwe

James Banda, a 41-year-old boilermaker of Kitwe’s Garneton area, has been hospitalised with fractured hands and multiple body wounds after a petrol tank ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 2, 20260

Power and Politics

Former PF Copperbelt chairperson, Mwale, joins UPND, blames internal squabbles

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 2, 20260

Motorists stranded as bridge connecting Chingola to Chililabombwe cut off

Truckers and motorists travelling to and from Kasumbalesa were left stranded on Sunday following the collapse of the Kakoso Bridge, which connects Chingola ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 1, 20260

Metro

Son of ex-Energy minister and Chingola businessman, Nkhuwa, reportedly commits suicide

A Chingola businessman, Maposa Nkhuwa, 44, has reportedly taken his life at his residence in Chingola’s Central Township, police have confirmed. Copperbelt Province ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 1, 20260

Economy

Zambia says facility for control of red locust nearing completion in Ndola

Agriculture Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, John Mulongoti, has inspected ongoing construction works at the International Red Locust Control Organization for Central and ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 28, 20260

Mining & Energy

Zambia mine union urges tougher safety measures as 2026 fatalities rise

The Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) has urged mining companies to strengthen safety controls and strictly follow operational procedures after a rise in ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 27, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s non-traditional exports fall 21.7% as copper contributes 74.3% of total exports

Zambia’s non-traditional exports (NTEs) declined 21.7 percent in January 2026, while traditional exports (TEs) rose 1.7 percent, according to the Zambia Statistics Agency ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 25, 20260

Mining & Energy

Tragedy at Mimbula mine, as miner dies during operations; Zambia’s sixth incident in one month

A miner has died at Mimbula Minerals Limited in Chingola while working underground, the company said on Wednesday. The incident occurred during routine ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 25, 20260

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