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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

Economy

Govt banks on KCM, Mopani revival, greenfield projects to boost 2025 economy

Despite a difficult and volatile macroeconomic environment, government is banking on a “promising” mining industry to fuel Zambia’s economic growth. Presenting the 2025 ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 28, 20240

Metro

House fire in Kitwe leaves three dead, 11-month-old infant rescued

Three members of the same family tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Kitwe’s Nkana East on the night of September ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 26, 20240

Economy

Zambian kwacha among worst-performing global currencies — Report

Zambia’s kwacha has been named one of the three worst-performing currencies globally, according to a Bloomberg report as quoted by Business Insider. Joining the ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 25, 20240

Economy

Gold hits record $2,600 amid U.S. rate cuts, Middle East tensions

Gold surged to a record US$2,600 on Friday, driven by expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts and rising geopolitical tensions in the ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 23, 20240

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