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Economy

Kitwe grinds to a halt as petrol shortage worsens

A petrol shortage has hit Kitwe, leaving motorists searching for fuel across the mining town without success. By 16:00 hours on Tuesday, long ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 9, 20240

10 miners confirmed dead, 20 feared trapped in Mumbwa mine tragedy

Ten miners have been confirmed dead, with 20 others feared missing, following a devastating accident at Lwiili Mine in Mumbwa. Nangoma Member of ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 7, 20240

Metro

Lawmaker Mumba wants govt to fix ailing milling plants, invest in projects to develop vulnerable communities

Kantanshi Member of Parliament, Anthony Mumba, has called on the government to focus on repairing existing milling plants before investing in new ones. ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 7, 20240

Ex-President Lungu causes stir, as controversial Chawama catholic priest, Salangeta, is sent forth

Former President Edgar Lungu caused a near standstill in Chawama as a large group of slogan-chanting residents mobbed him after attending a Sunday ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 7, 20240

Zambia Army apologizes after unruly personnel brutalize Mufulira residents, lawmaker Mabeta

Army recruits on Saturday reportedly attacked residents in Mufulira after two of their own were assaulted by locals, resulting in several injuries, including ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 6, 20240

Economy

Mixed reactions as ZESCO seeks emergency tariff hikes

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) held a public hearing in Kitwe on Saturday to consider ZESCO Limited’s request for emergency tariff adjustments, drawing ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 6, 20240

Metro

Police arrest eight in Kitwe illegal miners protest

Police have arrested eight illegal miners following a protest demanding access to a copper dump owned by Mopani Copper Mines. The incident occurred ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 5, 20240

Power and Politics

Ex-President Lungu further alleges plot to manipulate institutions of govt ahead 2026 elections

Former President Edgar Lungu has further accused the government of manipulating the institutions of State, alleging that the plot was aimed at truncating ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 2, 20240

Economy

Govt to increase Maamba thermal power plant capacity to 600 megawatts in 2025

The government has pledged to resolve the energy challenges disrupting key sectors of Zambia as Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, presented ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 28, 20240

Metro

Mufulira doctor found dead in apparent suicide, according to police

George Mukuka, a medical doctor believed to be working at Kitwe Teaching Hospital, has been found dead in his home after allegedly shooting ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 28, 20240

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