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Metro

Fire ravages four shops at Kitwe’s Chisokone market, raising more concerns over safety measures

Four shops at Kitwe’s Chisokone Market were gutted by fire on Thursday, with the Fire Brigade struggling to extinguish the blaze. The affected ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 6, 20240

Economy

ERB calls for stronger synergy with media to address energy challenges

Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Director of Corporate and Consumer Affairs, Mwiika Malindima, has stated the media’s critical role in helping Zambia navigate its ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 6, 20240

Economy

Africa sees 9% increase in FDI, attracts $164 billion in 2024

Ernest and Young (EY) Africa’s latest yearly ‘Africa Attractiveness 2024’ report shows that Africa recorded a nine percent year-on-year increase in foreign direct ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 4, 20240

Economy

Analyst predicts 4-year high of inflation as result of fuel, electricity tariff hikes

The hike in fuel pump prices and electricity tariff are likely to push December inflation to more than 17 percent and fuel economic ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 2, 20240

Metro

Kitwe guard murdered in robbery, police launch manhunt

Police in Kitwe are investigating the murder of a security guard employed by Saloba Limited, whose body was discovered with deep cuts on ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 1, 20240

Metro

Landlord arrested for alleged rape of tenant in Chingola

Chingola police have apprehended a 39-year-old landlord,identified as Mark Sinkala,for allegedly raping his 21-year-old tenant. Copperbelt Police Chief, Peacewell Mweemba, confirmed the incident, ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 1, 20240

Metro

Truck rams into Mkushi toll plaza, cashier hospitalized, driver arrested

A serious road traffic accident has resulted into damaged part of the George Kunda Toll Gate along the Great North Road in Mkushi ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 30, 20240

Power and Politics

Speaker Mutti declares Petauke seat vacant after fugitive MP, Banda, fails to report to parliament

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has declared the Petauke parliamentary seat vacant and informed the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) following ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 29, 20240

Economy

Zambia’s inflation rate hits 16.5%, as trade deficit doubles to K3.1 billion

Zambia’s annual inflation surged to 16.5 percent in November, 2024, up from 15.7 percent in October, driven primarily by rising food prices, particularly ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 28, 20240

Power and Politics

Govt restates determination to tackle corruption without fear or favour

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, has emphasized that prosecuting corruption cases should not be misconstrued as a political vendetta. Speaking on ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 28, 20240

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