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Hichilema joins SADC efforts to address Mozambique’s political crisis

President Hakainde Hichilema has participated in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ Troika virtual extraordinary summit to address the post-election political crisis ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 5, 20250

Metro

Driver charged in fatal accident that killed musician, Dandy Krazy, four others

The Zambia Police have arrested and charged Hachalwa Lweendo, the driver of the Shacman truck involved in the road accident that claimed the ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 3, 20250

Energy

Police officer detained for releasing 15 suspects from Kanyama police custody (See list of escapees)

The Zambia Police Service has detained Detective Inspector, Titus Phiri, of Leonard Cheelo Police Post in Kanyama for allegedly aiding the escape of ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 2, 20250

Metro

Two arrested for Lufwanyama murder of alleged chicken thief

Two suspects have been apprehended in Lufwanyama for the brutal murder of Shadreck Shamanena, while a third remains at large, according to Copperbelt ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 1, 20250

Economy

KoBold reportedly raises $537 million for its copper, cobalt exploration projects

KoBold Metals has reportedly raised $537 million in Series C equity funding, boosting its post-money valuation to $2.96 billion. The funding will support ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 1, 20250

Economy

Mineworkers union laments rising cost of living, highlights energy crisis as 2024’s key challenge

The Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) has expressed deep concern over the persistent high cost of living, worsened by frequent load shedding and ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 1, 20250

Economy

Petrol price jumps by K1, now selling at K34.67; diesel price unchanged at K32.43

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced an increase in petrol prices for January 2025, while maintaining the price of diesel and other ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 31, 20240

Economy

Jobs at stake as Lactalis, producers of Parmalat products, announces shutdown of Zambian plant

Lactalis Zambia, the producers of Parmalat products, has announced plans to shut its Zambian manufacturing operations, opting to import products from South Africa ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 31, 20240

Energy

Murder suspect arrested in Solwezi following wife’s death

The Zambia Police have arrested and detained 24-year-old Samuel Himwaba, who is suspected of murdering his wife, 21-year-old Maureen Chama, from Marapodi Township ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 30, 20240

Economy

Financial analyst urges BoZ to clean up soiled money in circulation

Financial analyst, Kelvin Chisanga, has called on the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) to prioritise replacing soiled and torn banknotes in circulation to improve ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 29, 20240

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