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Energy

ZMP leader, Bwalya, plots political alliances to unseat UPND in 2026

Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) leader, Kelvin Fube Bwalya, has expressed his readiness to form political alliances aimed at unseating the ruling United Party ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 20, 20240

Metro

Child falls into Kafue River, drowns, as crowds gather to watch passage of abnormal truck in Kitwe

The Kitwe City Council has confirmed the tragic drowning of a child in the Kafue River on Wednesday, during the much-anticipated passage of ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 20, 20240

Economy

Mitsui & Co reportedly tops bid for stake in FQM’s Zambian copper mines

Japanese trading giant, Mitsui & Co, has reportedly emerged as the leading bidder for a 20 percent stake in First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM) ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 20, 20240

Energy

Banda: Opposition lawmakers warn against declaring Petauke seat vacant, threaten legal action

Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), primarily from the Patriotic Front (PF), have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Speaker of the National Assembly, ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 20, 20240

Power and Politics

Kalengwa mine returns to business after 46 years, as Euro Africa commits $20 million to production

President Hakainde Hichilema on Monday officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kalengwa Mine in Mufumbwe District, marking a significant milestone for Zambia’s mining ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 19, 20240

Economy

$56.7 million agreement signed to develop Mokambo road, border facility

The Zambian government has signed a $56.7 million concession agreement with Jasworld Ports Limited to upgrade the Mufulira-Mokambo Road and modernise the Mokambo ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 16, 20240

Chinese Mining giant, CNMC, announces $1.6 billion investment in Zambia

China Nonferrous Metal Mining Company (CNMC) has announced a US$1.6 billion investment in Zambia, following discussions with President Hakainde Hichilema at State House ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 13, 20240

Metro

Kitwe fire brigade attacked by unruly crowd during emergency response in Mindolo

Kitwe City Council has raised serious concerns after Fire Brigade personnel were stoned by community members while responding to a fire emergency in ...

By Kenneth LutenaNovember 11, 20240