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Hichilema advocates cultural preservation at Malaila ceremony in Mambwe

President Hakainde Hichilema has attended the Malaila traditional ceremony of the Kunda people under Senior Chief Nsefu in Malambo, Mambwe District, Eastern Province. ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 22, 20240

Energy

Kitwe Green Mountain mining accident claims five lives, police say

Five bodies of illegal miners have reportedly been retrieved from the Green Mountain in Kitwe, where they perished while scavenging for copper, according ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 21, 20240

Economy

Govt, Zambia Chamber of Mines agree common grounds for resolution of differences on policy issues

The government and the Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) have agreed to pursue dialogue following the Chamber’s concerns over proposed mineral policy changes. ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 21, 20240

Economy

Copper prices reach two-months high, up 2% —Report

Copper prices have reportedly reached a two-month high, rising two percent to US$9,583 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange as of 0856 ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 20, 20240

Economy

Chamber of mines labels govt’s mining proposals as ‘abnormal, impractical’, seek revisions

The Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) has issued a strongly-worded statement criticising government’s proposed policy initiatives under the new Mineral Regulations Authority, labeling ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 18, 20240

Economy

Copper prices may hit $10,000 per tonne by 2025 amid high demand, supply constraints

Analysts at Bank of America (BofA) have forecasted that copper prices will exceed US$10,000 per tonne by 2025, driven by strong demand and ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 18, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema calls for unity among traditional leaders at Katanino traditional ceremony

President Hakainde Hichilema has called for unity among traditional leaders in Zambia during his attendance at the Katanino Traditional Ceremony in Masaiti District, ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 17, 20240

Project Aliyense

Protest, advocacy, bickering: What more for Zambians’ quest for greater speech rights? by Kenneth Lutena

Now at 60, Zambia has made significant strides toward achieving a free society where citizens can picket and express their opinions without fear ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 15, 20240

Project Aliyense

Interrogating Zambia’s free speech credentials, A call for meaningful response, by Kenneth Lutena

Under Article 20(i) of the Zambian Constitution, it is explicitly stated: “Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 14, 20240

Economy

Zambia’s major mines turn to South African power amid energy crisis

Bloomberg reported on Friday that Zambia’s largest mines are seeking power from an unexpected source as the country grapples with an unprecedented energy ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 14, 20240

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