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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

Metro

Court reportedly convicts Spax Mining for tax evasion, company agrees to pay K4.5 million

Chingola-based small-scale mining firm Spax Mining Limited, owned by Kabaso Mulenga, has been convicted of tax evasion and agreed to pay K4,490,523.68 to ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 24, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema pledges transformation of Mansa, Kasama, Nakonde airports

President Hakainde Hichilema has vowed to upgrade Mansa, Kasama, and Nakonde airports to international standards to boost economic development in the regions. Speaking ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 24, 20240

Energy

G&G Bakery fights back, alleges Kitwe council officials invaded premises in improper attires

G&G Bakery has expressed concern over Kitwe City Council’s decision to issue what it called a “misleading” public statement alleging unsanitary operations at ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 23, 20240

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