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Economy

Breaking! January petrol price maintained at K29.92, as Energy Regulation Board cuts diesel, kerosene, jet A-1 prices

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the pump price of petrol while reducing the prices of diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 for ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 31, 20250

Power and Politics

94 ‘longstanding members’ of UPND receive K10,000 each in Copperbelt Province

President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked longstanding United Party for National Development (UPND) members for aligning with the party through “thick and thin” during ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 29, 20250

Metro

Fire guts three business premises at Chililabombwe’s Lubengele market

A fire has reportedly gutted three business premises at Lubengele Market in Chililabombwe, destroying merchandise worth thousands of kwacha. Eyewitnesses said the fire ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 29, 20250

Editor's Pick

Bill 7 passage victory for citizens —Chisebe argues

Political commentator, Dr Noel Chisebe, has described the enactment of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 as a landmark moment in Zambia’s democratic development. ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 21, 20250

Metro

17-year-old girl drowns after being swept away in Kitwe drainage

A 17-year-old girl has drowned after being swept away by rainwater in a concrete drainage channel that feeds into the Mate Mate stream ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Musonda urges PF leaders to seek alternative political platform ahead of 2026 elections

Political and social commentator, Dr James Musonda, has advised leaders of the Patriotic Front (PF) to consider finding an alternative political platform for ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 21, 20250

Editor's Pick

Bill 7 passed! An analysis of how it may reshape Zambia’s democracy

The passage of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 marks one of the most consequential political moments in Zambia’s ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 15, 20250

Editor's Pick

‘Don’t place Zambia in jeopardy,’ Catholic church restates opposition to Bill 7, urges MPs to ‘listen to voice of God’

The Catholic Church in Lusaka has urged Members of Parliament to listen to the voice of God as the National Assembly prepares to ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 14, 20250

Power and Politics

Anti-corruption watchdog calls for probe into alleged bribery of MPs to influence voting on Bill 7

The Alliance Against Corruption (AAC) has expressed deep concern over allegations by Mporokoso Member of Parliament, Brian Mundubile, that a senior United Party ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 14, 20250

Editor's Pick

Leading opposition party, PF, to boycott Bill 7 deliberations, alleges constitutional breaches, abuse of power

Tonse Alliance Parliamentary Chairperson and Patriotic Front (PF) aspiring candidate, Brian Mundubile, has announced that PF lawmakers will not participate in the deliberations ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 14, 20250

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