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$440 million Kafulafuta Dam set for commissioning as Hichilema begins two-day working visit to Copperbelt

President Hakainde Hichilema is scheduled to begin a two-day working visit to the Copperbelt Province today, Friday, Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has confirmed. ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Economy

KoBold Metals reportedly set to acquire AVZ’s interest in DRC lithium project

KoBold Metals, the Bill Gates-backed U.S. company, is reportedly set to acquire AVZ Minerals’ interests in the Manono lithium deposit located in the ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Economy

Gemfields to resume full emerald production at Kagem Mine after suspending operations in January

Gemfields Group has reportedly announced plans to soon restart full-scale emerald production at its Kagem Mine in Zambia, after halting full mining operations ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Metro

Group calls for action on systemic public theft following US health aid freeze

The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has expressed concern over the United States government’s decision to suspend approximately K1.5 billion in ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Metro

Bars, taverns get seven days ultimatum from Chifunabuli Town Council to provide toilets, clean water

The Chifunabuli Town Council has reportedly issued a seven-day ultimatum to bar owners at Mwewa Market in Senior Chief Mwewa’s Chiefdom to provide ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 8, 20250

Conclave of Cardinals elect Robert Francis Prevost as new Pope, to be known as Pope Leo XIV

Chicago born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the first American Pope in history, according to Vatican News. American-born Cardinal Robert ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 8, 20250

International

Tanzania bans use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions

Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has banned the use of foreign currencies for local transactions, requiring that all goods and services be priced and ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 4, 20250

Economy

BoZ’s financial stability committee reports lower risks, cautions on lingering vulnerabilities

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) says its Financial Stability Committee (FSC) has observed a reduction in financial stability risks since the release of ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 4, 20250

Economy

Reports say Zambia, Zimbabwe reviving plans for $5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project

Zambia and Zimbabwe are reportedly considering stepping up efforts to attract investment for the US$5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project by reviving a ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 4, 20250

Economy

AfDB reportedly backs Zambeef’s expansion programme with $32 million credit guarantee

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reportedly approved a Zambian Kwacha-denominated risk-sharing credit guarantee worth US$32 million to support Zambeef Products Plc’s ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 4, 20250

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