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Kabuswe, Matambo dismiss claims linking them to copper theft case

Former Mines Minister, Paul Kabuswe, and former Copperbelt Province Minister, Elisha Matambo, have dismissed as false social media claims linking them to an ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 1, 20260

Economy

Zambia lowers fuel prices for August despite weaker Kwacha

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 fuel for August, citing lower international oil ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 31, 20260

Former Copperbelt police chief among six charged over $448,596 copper theft

Former Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Mwala Yuyi, an independent parliamentary candidate, a magistrate, two police officers and a court clerk have been arrested ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 30, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s July inflation holds at 6.5%, trade surplus narrows

Zambia’s annual inflation rate held steady at 6.5 percent in July, unchanged from June, as easing food price pressures were offset by higher ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 30, 20260

Metro

Copperbelt women aged 15–49 most vulnerable to new HIV infections —Health ministry

The Ministry of Health says women aged between 15 and 49 years remain the most vulnerable to new HIV infections on the Copperbelt, ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 23, 20260

Economy

Mubanga calls for crop export agency to boost agricultural trade

Kitwe-based business consultant, Augustine Mubanga, has called for the establishment of a dedicated crop export agency to spearhead the export of agricultural commodities ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 23, 20260

Techbytes: AI could boost sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 4%, IMF says

Artificial intelligence (AI) could boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by about four percent over the next decade if governments improve electricity supply, internet access ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 22, 20260

Metro

Police probe attempted murder after man shot in Nsama district

Police in Nsama District, Northern Province, are investigating an attempted murder case in which a 44-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds after being ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 12, 20260

Economy

Africa’s FDI inflows fall $70 billion but remain third highest on record —UNCTAD report

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa fell to about US$70 billion in 2025 from an exceptional US$94 billion recorded in 2024, according ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 12, 20260

Metro

Chililabombwe Council seizes, destroys expired food, alcoholic beverages

Chililabombwe Municipal Council says it has seized and destroyed assorted expired alcoholic beverages and food products during routine food safety inspections aimed at ...

By Kenneth LutenaJuly 12, 20260

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