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Economy

Zambia closes DRC borders, as tension mounts in Congo over govt’s ban on beverages, lime

The Zambian government has reportedly closed all the three functional borders leading to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as protests by that ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 11, 20240

Metro

Firefighters reportedly stabbed by residents while battling blaze in Kitwe

Three fire and rescue officers have been reported stabbed by residents while attempting to extinguish a fire in Kwacha township, Kitwe, according to ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 9, 20240

Economy

Zambia’s external debt hits $14.7 billion, as copper production increases by 6.2%

Zambia’s external debt portfolio has risen, while copper production increased by 6.2 percent to 346,747 tonnes, according to the latest economic review by ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 8, 20240

Economy

Copperbelt truckers demand revocation of FQM’s maize transport contract

The Copperbelt Open Truckers Association (COTA) has called on the government to revoke First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM) contract to transport maize from Tanzania. ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 8, 20240

Tech

Nearly 1 billion Africans lack internet connectivity, Nigeria leads in usage — Frost & Sullivan

A recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan consultant, Sarah Slabbert, reveals that over 900 million people in Africa lack internet connectivity, highlighting a ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 2, 20240

Metro

Kitwe Council shuts 11 bars for operating beyond hours, causing noise pollution

The Kitwe City Council (KCC) has closed down 11 bars for operating beyond allowed hours and contributing to noise pollution. Council Public Relations ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 2, 20240

Power and Politics

‘Zambia on the brink of disaster’, EFF leader, Mwenda, fumes over increase in fuel prices

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president, Kasonde Mwenda, has urged the government to reintroduce fuel subsidies saying the economy risks collapsing. “The EFF demands ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 2, 20240

Economy

Trade advocacy group calls for involvement of communities in mining value chain

Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says there is a need to take account of a provision for Community Development Agreements (CDAs) ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 2, 20240

Economy

Fuel prices soar for August, petrol to sell at K33.47; diesel, K30.05

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has adjusted petroleum prices for August, with petrol rising to K33.47 from K31.58 per litre and diesel increasing ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 1, 20240

Economy

Konkola Mines reportedly settles K50 million debt to Copperbelt councils

Copperbelt Minister, Elisha Matambo, has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema donated K20,000 to each of the five families affected by a recent accident ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 30, 20240

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