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Ndola, Luanshya, others to enjoy improved access to water as Hichilema commissions $490 million Kafulafuta Dam project

President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the US$490 million Kafulafuta Dam project in Masaiti District. The project aims at improving access to clean water ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 10, 20250

Power and Politics

President Hichilema joins world leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV

President Hakainde Hichilema has joined world leaders in offering congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Power and Politics

Day after being bashed by U.S, govt defends actions to curb drug theft, strengthen Zambia’s healthcare supply chain

Following huge indictments heaped on the Zambian government by the United States over persistent incidents of medicine pilferage, the country’s Health Minister, Elijah ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Power and Politics

$440 million Kafulafuta Dam set for commissioning as Hichilema begins two-day working visit to Copperbelt

President Hakainde Hichilema is scheduled to begin a two-day working visit to the Copperbelt Province today, Friday, Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has confirmed. ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Economy

KoBold Metals reportedly set to acquire AVZ’s interest in DRC lithium project

KoBold Metals, the Bill Gates-backed U.S. company, is reportedly set to acquire AVZ Minerals’ interests in the Manono lithium deposit located in the ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Economy

Gemfields to resume full emerald production at Kagem Mine after suspending operations in January

Gemfields Group has reportedly announced plans to soon restart full-scale emerald production at its Kagem Mine in Zambia, after halting full mining operations ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Metro

Group calls for action on systemic public theft following US health aid freeze

The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has expressed concern over the United States government’s decision to suspend approximately K1.5 billion in ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 9, 20250

Metro

Bars, taverns get seven days ultimatum from Chifunabuli Town Council to provide toilets, clean water

The Chifunabuli Town Council has reportedly issued a seven-day ultimatum to bar owners at Mwewa Market in Senior Chief Mwewa’s Chiefdom to provide ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 8, 20250

Conclave of Cardinals elect Robert Francis Prevost as new Pope, to be known as Pope Leo XIV

Chicago born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the first American Pope in history, according to Vatican News. American-born Cardinal Robert ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 8, 20250

International

Tanzania bans use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions

Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has banned the use of foreign currencies for local transactions, requiring that all goods and services be priced and ...

By Kenneth LutenaMay 4, 20250

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