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Economy

Minister Matambo optimistic Ndola will return to commercial city status with govt investment in oil refinery

Copperbelt Minister, Elisha Matambo, claims that Ndola will soon regain its status as commercial capital of Zambia following the pledges of US$1.1 billion ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 25, 20250

Economy

Gold prices projected to hit $3,600 in second half 2025 despite slump

CIBC Capital Markets has projected gold prices to average US$3,600 per ounce in the second half of 2025, despite the metal’s recent slump. ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 22, 20250

Metro

Four-year old boy dies, 23 hospitalised after consuming illicit brew in Shiwang’andu

A four-year-old boy has died and 23 others have been hospitalised after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic beverage known as Ifinyepe in Shiwang’andu ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 20, 20250

Once denied by govt, Chabinga flaunts wealth, declares himself legitimate PF leader, warns detractors

Mafinga Member of Parliament, Robert Chabinga, has issued a stern warning to members of the Patriotic Front (PF) who are reportedly challenging his ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 20, 20250

Metro

Two young people die from suffocation in Mpika well incident

Two young people, aged between 15 and 25, have tragically died from suffocation after being rescued from a deep well in Mpika by ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 20, 20250

Economy

U.S. company, KoBold, breaks into DRC, signs mineral exploration agreement with country’s leader, Tshisekedi

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly struck a preliminary mineral exploration agreement with US‑based Kobold Metals, deepening American involvement in its critical ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 20, 20250

Metro

Zambia National Service moves to discipline officer Njobvu accused of dragging institution into disrepute

The Zambia National Service (ZNS) has confirmed that disciplinary proceedings have commenced against Sergeant Rhodah Njobvu, following the circulation of a sexually explicit ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 20, 20250

Zambia Athletics launches investigations into athlete Njobvu’s purported leaked s*x video

Zambia Athletics (ZA) has instituted a three member investigative committee to establish the truth and assess the circumstances surrounding the leaked s*x video ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 20, 20250

Economy

Zambia urges World Bank body, IFC, to broaden investment portfolio to tackle access to electricity in rural areas

Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has urged the International Financial Corporation (IFC) to broaden its investment portfolio to include off-grid and renewable energy solutions ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 17, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Inhuman, senseless,’ Musonda condemns calls to expel late Lungu’s daughter from Parliament

Social critic, James Musonda, has described as inhuman and shameless the calls by the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) to expel ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 17, 20250

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