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Zambia’s media freedom: Progress amid new threats

For democracy to flourish, a robust policy environment is essential to liberate the media from excessive control and manipulation. Since the return to ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 16, 20240

Economy

Zambia, DRC borders reopen; technical committee to review 2015 bilateral trade agreement constituted

Zambia has decided to reopen its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after fruitful engagements in Lubumbashi. In communique issued on ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 13, 20240

Economy

Zambia, DRC officials meet in Lubumbashi to address border security amid trade tensions (video)

Zambian and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officials are currently engaged in talks in Lubumbashi to address the security concerns that led to ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 12, 20240

Economy

Zambia closes DRC borders, as tension mounts in Congo over govt’s ban on beverages, lime

The Zambian government has reportedly closed all the three functional borders leading to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as protests by that ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 11, 20240

Metro

Firefighters reportedly stabbed by residents while battling blaze in Kitwe

Three fire and rescue officers have been reported stabbed by residents while attempting to extinguish a fire in Kwacha township, Kitwe, according to ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 9, 20240

Economy

Zambia’s external debt hits $14.7 billion, as copper production increases by 6.2%

Zambia’s external debt portfolio has risen, while copper production increased by 6.2 percent to 346,747 tonnes, according to the latest economic review by ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 8, 20240

Economy

Copperbelt truckers demand revocation of FQM’s maize transport contract

The Copperbelt Open Truckers Association (COTA) has called on the government to revoke First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM) contract to transport maize from Tanzania. ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 8, 20240

Tech

Nearly 1 billion Africans lack internet connectivity, Nigeria leads in usage — Frost & Sullivan

A recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan consultant, Sarah Slabbert, reveals that over 900 million people in Africa lack internet connectivity, highlighting a ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 2, 20240

Metro

Kitwe Council shuts 11 bars for operating beyond hours, causing noise pollution

The Kitwe City Council (KCC) has closed down 11 bars for operating beyond allowed hours and contributing to noise pollution. Council Public Relations ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 2, 20240

Power and Politics

‘Zambia on the brink of disaster’, EFF leader, Mwenda, fumes over increase in fuel prices

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president, Kasonde Mwenda, has urged the government to reintroduce fuel subsidies saying the economy risks collapsing. “The EFF demands ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 2, 20240

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