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Transparency International raises the alarm over suspected irregularities in Biometric Voter Registration equipment tender
Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has expressed deep concern over alleged irregularities in the procurement process for Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) equipment and software ...
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U.S. orders staff out of Kitwe District over toxic mine spill from Sino metals, directs them to avoid municipal water
The U.S. government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all its personnel from Kitwe District on the Copperbelt Province and nearby areas affected ...
Economy
Zambia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio projected to fall below 100% for first time in over seven years — IMF
Zambia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to decline to 91.1 percent by December 2025, marking the first time in more than seven years ...
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Govt suspends copper export tax as smelter glitches stall output
The Zambian government has temporarily suspended the 10 percent export tax on copper concentrates for three months, in a move aimed at easing ...
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Courtroom showdown in Pretoria over final resting place for late Zambian President, Lungu; ruling expected latest Friday
A tense hush fell over a South African courtroom in Pretoria as lawyers debated the final resting place of Zambia’s sixth Republican President, ...
Economy
ZCSA set to enforce solar product standards amid market expansion
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it added solar energy products to its list of regulated items, with enforcement of the new ...
Economy
Zambian manufacturers protest renewal of emergency power tariffs, enforcement of Rating Act
The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has expressed worry over the recent renewal of emergency electricity tariffs, describing the move as unsettling and ...
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Illicit flows cost Zambia K91 billion, inflation drops to 13.0%, Kwacha up 1.5%, as court rules on Mfuwe seat. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Zambia potentially lost over K91 billion in 2024—nearly ...
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President Boko calls for harmonised climate-smart agriculture across borders, as Zambia donates seedlings to Botswana
Botswana President, Duma Boko, has called for the harmonization of seed systems, pest control protocols, and promote climate-smart agricultural practices. President Boko emphasized ...
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DPP seeks electronic service in K101 million forfeiture case linked to ex-minister, Musukwa
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to approve electronic service of court documents in a ...
