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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

Metro

Three die in Luanshya after overspeeding vehicle overturns, hits pedestrians

Luanshya Municipal Council says three people have died on the spot in Luanshya’s Kapesa area after the driver of an over-speeding vehicle lost ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 25, 20260

‘Be my campaign managers,’ President Hichilema tells Copperbelt students ahead of August polls

President Hakainde Hichilema has said that he was humbled by endorsements from students on the Copperbelt as he concluded his one-day tour of ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 23, 20260

Former minister, Chiteme, quits PF, accuses Lubinda camp of intolerance

Alexander Chiteme, who once served as Minister of National Development Planning, has resigned from his position as a Member of the Central Committee ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 23, 20260

International

EU’s Lahbib calls eastern DR Congo crisis ‘catastrophic’ during rare visit to rebel-held Goma

European Union Commissioner, Hadja Lahbib, has described the humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as “catastrophic”, warning of escalating violations ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 22, 20260

Power and Politics

Hichilema worships with Ndola Catholic community, praises Church’s role in education

Pesident Hakainde Hichilema on Sunday worshipped with the Catholic community at St Joseph of Cupertino Parish, praising the Church for its longstanding contribution ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 22, 20260

Metro

Girl, 17, detained in Mpongwe over alleged poisoning to death of five-year-old boy

Police in Mpongwe District have detained a 17-year-old girl on suspicion of murdering a five-year-old boy by allegedly giving him poisoned milk. The ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 22, 20260

Tonse Alliance says 16 members detained in Kalulushi, alleges targeted arrests

The Tonse Alliance on the Copperbelt, led by Brian Mundubile, allege that 16 of its officials in Kalulushi District have been detained for ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 22, 20260

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