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Economy

Economist, Chisanga, projects modest Kwacha gains but flags post-August risks

An economist, Kelvin Chisanga, has forecast a continued modest appreciation of the Zambian Kwacha in the short term, supported by seasonal tax inflows, ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 8, 20250

Hands off! Lungu family directs Zambian govt to stay away from repatriation, funeral rites of former President, cite mistrust

The family of late former President Edgar Lungu has announced that it will independently repatriate his remains from South Africa, citing mistrust and ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 7, 20250

Hichilema sacks Mumba, Perm Sec in charge of Energy, amid reports of fuel scarcity in parts of Zambia

Amid the intermittent fuel supply challenges in selected towns of Copperbelt and North-Western provinces, President Hakainde Hichilema has terminated the contract of Energy ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 7, 20250

Power and Politics

Presidency defends Hichilema’s donation to Catholic Church, denies political consideration as motivation for action

State House has reacted to Mansa Catholic Church which reportedly rejected President Hichilema Hichilema’s donation citing political reasons, saying the Head of State ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 6, 20250

Power and Politics

Leading opposition party, Patroitic Front, declares 7 days mourning for ex-President Lungu

The Patriotic Front (PF) has declared a seven-day mourning period in honour of the late Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who passed ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 6, 20250

Sports

Nchanga Rangers part ways with eight players ahead new football season

Nchanga Rangers Football Club has confirmed the departure of eight players as part of its squad restructuring efforts ahead of the new season. ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 5, 20250

Catholic Diocese insists on moral authority, rejects donations from Hichilema, other politicians from Chifunabuli constituency

The Catholic Church in Mansa, Luapula Province, has rejected donations from politicians — including President Hakainde Hichilema — towards the upcoming celebration of ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 5, 20250

Economy

US-based companies forge partnership to establish copper, cobalt venture in Zambia

United States-based critical minerals developer, Terra Metals, and resource investment firm, Metalex Commodities, have reportedly finalised an agreement to establish a new copper ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 2, 20250

Power and Politics

‘It is arrogance,’ Outspoken govt critic, Musonda, slams health minister over remarks on volunteer doctors

Policy analyst and outspoken critic of the United Party for National Development (UPND) government, James Musonda, has condemned remarks by Health Minister Muchima, ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 1, 20250

Economy

Economist urges Zambia to curb post-harvest losses amid record maize output

Lusaka-based economist, Kelvin Chisanga, has urged Zambia to urgently address the adverse effects of post-harvest losses, warning that they posed a serious threat ...

By Kenneth LutenaJune 1, 20250

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