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Economy

Govt vows to go tough on suppliers who breach newly signed Local Content Statutory Instrument

Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has cautioned local suppliers and contractors not to embarrass the government by failing to meet standards ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 12, 20250

Govt claims $12 billion in mining investment, Katuta joins 2026 race as independent. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. Copper prices surged to $11,000 a tonne ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 11, 20250

Mining & Energy

UK reaffirms support for sustainable mining in Zambia, pledges $2.5 billion in private sector investments

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for Zambia’s mining sector, pledging US$2.5 billion in private sector investment and technical assistance to strengthen ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 10, 20250

Economy

Mopani targets 226,000 tonnes annual copper output, says CEO, Sakanya

Mopani Copper Mines Plc has set an ambitious target to produce 226,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually within the next four years as ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 10, 20250

Mining & Energy

ZCCM-IH speaks on 100MW solar project planned for commissioning mid 2026, expands energy portfolio to power Zambia’s mining growth

ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has announced the development of a 100-megawatt solar power plant, scheduled for commissioning before July 2026, as part of ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 9, 20250

Zambia attracts over $12 billion in mining investment, as sector hits historic milestones

President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration has secured over US$12 billion in investment in Zambia’s mining sector over the past four years. He ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 9, 20250

Economy

Tayali, Kabuswe outline over $2 billion transport, technology drive to boost Zambia’s mining competitiveness

Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, says the government is implementing more than US$2 billion worth of transport infrastructure projects aimed at lowering ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 9, 20250

Economy

Africa’s $100 billion trade finance gaps top agenda as experts meet in Abidjan for Afreximbank’s 25th seminar

Africa’s trade and finance experts will gather in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, next month for the 25th edition of the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 9, 20250

Economy

Zambia ranks third in Africa for investment attractiveness, says Halwampa

Zambia has climbed to third place in Africa for investment attractiveness, a rise that underscores growing investor confidence in the country’s economic and ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 8, 20250

Economy

ZRA: Mining contributes K41.7 billion to revenue as experts call for digital systems to curb leakages

Experts have called for enhanced digital systems, transparency, and regional cooperation to tackle revenue leakages in Africa’s mining sector, stressing that better data ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaOctober 8, 20250

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