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Economy

Economist, Chisanga, sees flat monetary policy rate as Bank of Zambia prepares MPR decision

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 14.5 percent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 13, 20250

Metro

Breaking! Seven people die in Solwezi–Mutanda road accident

Seven people have reportedly perished with five others seriously injured in the Solwezi–Mutanda Road accident in North-Western Province. North-Western Province Police Commanding Officer, ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 12, 20250

Economy

Chisanga calls for stricter pension fund regulations to secure Zambia’s retirement future

Kelvin Chisanga, an economist, has proposed measures aimed at revitalizing Zambia’s public pension fund amid growing concerns over its sustainability. Chisanga noted that ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 11, 20250

Metro

Kasama police arrest suspect in rape, murder of 52-year-old woman

Police in Kasama, Northern Province, have arrested a man suspected of raping and killing a 52-year-old woman in Kasama. The victim was found ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 11, 20250

Power and Politics

Attorney-General Kabesha welcomes South African court ruling, urges Lungu family to remain calm

Attorney-General, Mulilo Kabesha, has welcomed the South Gauteng High Court’s ruling in favour of the Zambian government to repatriate the body of the ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 8, 20250

Economy

Zambia, DRC eye joint hydrocarbon exploration in Lake Tanganyika, Lake Mweru regions

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are considering a cooperation agreement to jointly explore and develop hydrocarbon resources in the Lake ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 7, 20250

Metro

Police call for road safety, caution against crime ahead of Ukusefya Pang’wena ceremony

Police in Northern Province have announced readiness to enforce traffic and public safety regulations during this year’s Ukusefya Pang’wena traditional ceremony, set for ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 7, 20250

Economy

FQM secures $1 billion gold streaming deal with Royal Gold subsidiary —Report reveals

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has entered into a gold streaming agreement with RGLD Gold, a subsidiary of Royal Gold Inc., securing a US$1 ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 5, 20250

Metro

69-year-old man killed in domestic dispute in Chingola, police launch manhunt for brother-in-law

A 69-year-old man has allegedly been killed in a violent domestic dispute involving his wife and her brother in Chingola District, Copperbelt Province. ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 5, 20250

Power and Politics

Protests represent resistance against privatization, neo-liberal policies —Musonda

Policy analyst, Dr. James Musonda, has urged government authorities to acknowledge and engage with the concerns of unemployed and uneducated youths protesting in ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 1, 20250

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