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Economy

20% markup in State House 2026 budget troubles policy group

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has expressed concern over the rise in expenditure at State House, noting that its 2026 ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20250

Power and Politics

Former diplomat Ponga elected chairperson of Zambia We Want party

Former diplomat and lecturer, Dr. Auxilia Ponga, has been elected Chairperson of the Zambia We Want (ZWW) Party, Party Secretary General Muhabi Lungu ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 5, 20250

Economy

Musokotwane says Zambia targeting consistent growth to navigate post-debt restructuring era

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says government is focused on ensuring consistent economic growth to successfully manage the post-debt restructuring period. ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 5, 20250

Metro

Kitwe City Council raises the alarm over stolen street light solar panels valued at more than K256,000

Kitwe City Council has reported the theft of more than 120 solar panels from streetlights and traffic lights across the district in recent ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 4, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Think beyond courts, craft Plan B’, Mwelwa advises PF amid prolonged wrangles

Political affairs commentator, Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa, has urged the Patriotic Front (PF) to consider political alternatives, warning that court processes will delay the ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Lawmaker Kafwaya kicks against Hichilema’s technical committee on constitution, demands withdrawal of Bill 7

Lunte Member of Parliament, Mutotwe Kafwaya, has kicked against President Hakainde Hichilema’s appointment of a 23-member technical committee to spearhead constitutional amendments, describing ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema, King Charles III meet in Scotland, discuss resource conservation, sustainable development

President Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed holding an official audience with His Majesty King Charles III at Dumfries House, the private royal residence of ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 2, 20250

Economy

Consumers to pay slightly more for petroleum products, effective October 1. (See new price scheme)

Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has revised upwards the pump prices of diesel, petrol, kerosene and Jet A-1 for the month of October, 2025. ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 30, 20250

Power and Politics

Fube admits dissention within Tonse Alliance, urges political sobriety as PF youths reportedly disrupt leaders meeting

Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) leader, Kelvin Fube, has called for political sobriety to maintain peace within the Tonse Alliance, following reports that a ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 30, 20250

Economy

Chilufya warns 100% hike on mobile money fees will derail financial inclusion

Victor Chilufya, a public affairs commentator has criticised Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane for reportedly hiking mobile money transaction fees by 100 percent, warning ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 30, 20250

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