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Energy

62 arrested in Chingola after violent protests, as illegal miners reportedly claim hunger as reason for looting shops

Police have confirmed the arrest of 62 illegal miners who participated in violent protests demanding access to a copper dump pit in Chingola’s ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 4, 20250

Metro

Just In! Illegal miners protest in Chingola, demand access to mine site

Police in Chingola are struggling to contain a violent protest in Chiwempala township, where illegal miners are demanding access to mining sites where ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 3, 20250

Power and Politics

State House distances self from contractors allegedly peddling names of govt officials to secure mining contracts

Jito Kaumba, President Hakainde Hichilema’s Trade and Investment Special Advisor, has cautioned against using State House’s name to secure mining supply contracts. Speaking ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 3, 20250

Power and Politics

PF factional leader, Sampa, reportedly expels five lawmakers from party, as internal conflict deepens

Patriotic Front (PF) factional leader, Miles Sampa, has reportedly expelled five Members of Parliament (MPs) and two other officials from the party for ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 1, 20250

Economy

Energy Regulation Board cuts diesel price for April, maintains pump price for petrol, kerosene

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced the pump price of diesel for April 2025 while keeping petrol, kerosene, and Jet A-1 prices ...

By Kenneth LutenaApril 1, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s inflation slows to 16.5% in March, 2025 as trade deficit widens by K0.3 billion in February

Zambia’s annual inflation rate for March 2025 eased to 16.5 percent, down from 16.8 percent in February,according to the latest report from the ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 27, 20250

Metro

Lightning strike claims two lives at Kawambwa boat accident scene

Two out of five people struck by lightning at the site of a boat accident in Kawambwa have died. According to a report ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 25, 20250

Metro

Five arrested in Solwezi over fake medical fitness certificates

Five individuals have been arrested in Solwezi for allegedly producing and using counterfeit medical fitness certificates, which are officially issued only by the ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 25, 20250

Sports

Club apologizes as Africa’s pride, Banda, attacked by fans of losing side in National Soccer Women’s League

Orlando Pride has denounced the use of hateful language directed at its star forward, Barbara Banda, during the team’s 2-0 victory over Gotham ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 25, 20250

Power and Politics

Factional leader of UNIP, Mwamba, blames Registrar of Societies for deepening crisis in party by encouraging lawlessness

The United National Independence Party (UNIP) faction led by Trevor Mwamba has rejected the Registrar of Societies’ decision to recognise Henry Muyoba’s leadership, ...

By Kenneth LutenaMarch 25, 20250

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