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Economy

President Hichilema commissions FQM’s US$1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 expansion project, set to double copper output

President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned First Quantum Minerals (FQM)’s US$1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 expansion project, which is expected to double copper production and ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 19, 20250

Economy

Chisanga backs Bank of Zambia’s steady policy rate as key to inflation stability

An economist, Kelvin Chisanga, says the Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 14.5 percent for the ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 19, 20250

Metro

Over 100 arrested after tribal clashes disrupt Likumbi Lyamize traditional ceremony in Zambezi

Over 100 people have been reportedly arrested in Zambezi District of North-Western Province following violent clashes between Lundas and Luvales, police have confirmed. ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 19, 20250

Economy

ZAFOSA calls for stronger support to boost timber industry amid low prices

Zambia Forestry and Sawmilling Association (ZAFOSA) president, Davies Kabamba, has urged government to introduce additional measures to make the country’s timber industry more ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 18, 20250

Economy

Group urges policy clarity to maximize Zambia’s mining investments

Copperbelt Mining Policy Monitoring Team (CMPT) has urged the United Party for National Development (UPND) administration to establish clear and consistent policies that ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 17, 20250

Metro

Kitwe council apprehends 44 street children in night operation

Kitwe City Council Police have apprehended 44 street children during a joint enforcement exercise. Council Public Relations Officer, Mwaka Nakweti, said in a ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 16, 20250

Economy

Bloomberg tips Zambia for 6% GDP growth in 2025, highest since 2018; Hichilema hails reforms

President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed Bloomberg’s latest economic outlook projecting Zambia to record over 6 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2025, ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 16, 20250

Economy

Fitch Solutions warns Zambia may struggle to curb mining pollution

Zambia’s efforts to manage mining-related pollution are unlikely to yield significant reductions, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, as the government continues ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 15, 20250

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

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