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Mining & Energy

Mineworkers Union demands comprehensive audit of safety standards as two die in 48 hours

The Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) says the death of two miners at Lubambe Copper Mine and Mopani Copper Mines in Chililabombwe and ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 3, 20260

Metro

Mopani miner, 28, dies in underground accident in Mufulira

A 28-year-old miner has died at Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) in Mufulira during underground mining operations—an incident that comes barely two weeks after ...

By Kenneth LutenaFebruary 1, 20260

Economy

ERB marks down pump prices: petrol, diesel to sell at K28.98 and K24.50

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a downward adjustment in fuel pump prices, citing reduced international oil prices and a stronger Kwacha. ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 31, 20260

2026 Polls: Catholic church bans political donations, warns against abuse of govt media by politicians

The Catholic Church in Zambia has banned political donations and the use of church premises for campaign activities, insisting that the pulpit must ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 31, 20260

Mining & Energy

KCM reportedly awards workers 13% salary increase

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has reportedly awarded its unionised employees a 13 percent salary increment for the year 2026, following the successful conclusion ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 31, 20260

Power and Politics

2026 Polls: PF’s Makebi Zulu joins list of presidential candidates, as NCP announces him party’s choice

National Congress Party (NCP) leader, Peter Chanda, has endorsed Patriotic Front (PF) hopeful Makebi Zulu as the party’s preferred presidential candidate, a move ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 29, 20260

Power and Politics

UPND urges peaceful voting as campaigns conclude in Kasama

United Party for National Development (UPND) Deputy National Spokesperson, Evis Nkandu, has reiterated the ruling party’s commitment to peaceful elections as political parties ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 29, 20260

Power and Politics

Chisanga demands fair policing of Kasama mayoral by-election

Tonse Alliance Kasama mayoral election campaign manager, George Chisanga, has demanded fairness in police conduct ahead of the January 29, 2026 by-election, insisting ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 28, 20260

Mining & Energy

Zambia records 20 dead from mining incidents in 2025, as non-tax revenue climbs nearly 15%

Zambia’s mining sector recorded a doubling of fatalities in 2025, Mines and Mineral Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has disclosed, while non-tax revenue collection ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 28, 20260

Zambia posts 8% copper output surge as Minister Kabuswe announces 1,375 gold industry licences

Zambia recorded an eight percent increase in copper production in 2025, rising to 890,345.79 tonnes from 825,513.01 tonnes in 2024. The Ministry of ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 27, 20260

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