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Socialist party, ruling UPND tackle each other over Pambashe by-election

The Socialist Party (SP) has accused the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) of engaging in vote buying ahead of the Pambashe ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 5, 20250

Metro

Miner dies after falling into acid spill at Rongxing Investments in Kalulushi

A miner from Rongxing Investments in Kalulushi has tragically died after falling into a pool of acid while offloading chemicals at the company’s ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 4, 20250

Economy

Fuel prices go up, petrol to sell at K34.98 per litre; diesel, K32.54 per litre in February 2025

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has slightly increased fuel pump prices for February 2025, citing a rise in global oil prices and the ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 1, 20250

Energy

Citizen First leader, Kalaba, calls for urgent SADC intervention in DRC-Rwanda crisis

Citizen First (CF) president, Harry Kalaba, has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under President ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 31, 20250

Economy

Switzerland reportedly ends development aid for Zambia, Bangladesh, Albania

Switzerland has reportedly decided to end its development aid programmes for Zambia, Bangladesh, and Albania due to budget cuts approved by its parliament. ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 30, 20250

International

Britain threatens to cut $1 billion aid to Rwanda over DRC conflict

Britain has reportedly warned Rwanda that its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could put more than ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 30, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s inflation rate steady at 16.7%, as trade deficit hits K3.3 billion

Zambia’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 16.7 percent in January 2025, while the country recorded a trade deficit of K3.3 billion in ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 30, 20250

Metro

Five die as cholera outbreak hits Kasumbalesa, authorities intensify response

Five people have died from cholera in Chililabombwe’s Kasumbalesa since the first case was reported last Thursday, as the border town battles rising ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 30, 20250

Economy

Kamfinsa lawmaker, Kang’ombe, calls for ZESCO to explore electricity bonds to address power shortages

Kamfinsa Member of Parliament, Christopher Kang’ombe, has urged ZESCO to issue an electricity bond as part of a comprehensive strategy to tackle the ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 30, 20250

Economy

30 African nations commit to energy reforms as world bank, AfDB pledge billions

Thirty African Heads of State and governments have pledged to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity as part of the Dar ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 29, 20250

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