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Metro

Northern police intensify patrols amid rising crime in Kasama

Police in Northern Province have intensified patrols following growing public concern over increased crime and disorderly behaviour in some parts of Kasama. Recent ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 14, 20250

Power and Politics

Musonda urges Zambians to look beyond PF for redemption from alleged UPND misrule

Public affairs commentator, Dr. James Musonda, has urged Zambians seeking redemption from what he termed the United Party for National Development (UPND)’s alleged ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 12, 20250

Economy

Betway suspends Zambia operations in reaction to 10 % duty hike

Betway Zambia has announced temporary suspension of operations in the country on account of announced imposition of 10 percent exercise duty on betting ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 11, 20250

International

DRC moves to build gold reserves to strengthen country’s currency, bolster economy

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will start building gold reserves to bolster its currency and strengthen the economy, the central bank governor ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 10, 20250

Economy

Copper surges to $11,000 per tonne, highest level in 16 months, raises hope of improved earnings for Zambia, others

Copper prices surged to $11,000 a tonne on Thursday — the highest level in more than 16 months — amid growing concerns over ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 10, 20250

Metro

Nakonde woman bites husband’s scrotum in violent domestic dispute

Police in Muchinga Province have urged members of the public to seek peaceful ways of resolving disputes after a 29-year-old man of Ntindi ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 10, 20250

Power and Politics

Chitimukulu lambasts MPs who rarely consult with their constituencies, says they are out of touch with reality

Paramount Chief Chitimukulu has warned that many current lawmakers were out of touch with reality, arguing that they rarely consult their constituents. According ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20250

Power and Politics

Katuta moves to unseat Hichilema in 2026, declares presidential bid as an independent candidate

Chienge independent lawmaker, Given Katuta Mwelwa, has joined a growing list of presidential hopefuls by officially announcing her intention to run for President ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20250

Lifestyle

Lilanda elected National Arts Council chairperson, Shikapwasha named vice chair

Veteran singer and award-winning artiste, Maureen Lilanda, has been elected Chairperson of the National Arts Council (NAC), with Tivo Shikapwasha elected as Vice ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20250

Economy

20% markup in State House 2026 budget troubles policy group

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has expressed concern over the rise in expenditure at State House, noting that its 2026 ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20250

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