Economy
Zambia drives reform push at 2026 Spring Meetings of IMF, World Bank
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s participation in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank ...
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Lusaka court sets May 4 for trial of six men accused of possessing elephant ivory worth K2.64 million
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set May 4, 2026, as the date trial will begin for six men accused of unlawful possession of ...
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Hichilema goes unopposed for UPND presidency ahead of general conference
President Hakainde Hichilema has gone unopposed after successfully filing his nomination papers for the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) presidential candidature ...
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Poor tax payers shouldn’t be made to build mansions for ex-presidents, VPs —DPP rejects proposed draft law
Zambia’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has rejected the proposed Benefits of Former Presidents and Former Vice-Presidents Bill, 2026, arguing that it confuses dignity ...
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Controversy trails judicial appointments, Sampa dissolves PF structures, as maize exports resume. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. State House says President Hakainde Hichilema has made ...
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Airtel, MTN sued for K10 billion over alleged pyramid scheme
Airtel Zambia and MTN Zambia are facing a K10 billion lawsuit in the Lusaka High Court from more than 300 investors seeking compensation ...
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President Hichilema makes major judicial, electoral appointments (See list)
State House says President Hakainde Hichilema has made a series of judicial appointments in accordance with Article 140(e) of the Constitution of Zambia. ...
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Ex-minister, Chilufya, fingered in failed K3.19 million land deal, dragged to court
Former Health Minister, Chitalu Chilufya, has been taken to the High Court by a Lusaka-based company seeking to recover K3.19 million arising from ...
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Dalitso, ex-president Lungu’s son, loses bid to halt govt seizure of 70 vehicles, other properties
Dalitso Lungu has suffered a major legal setback after the High Court dismissed his application to stop the State from seizing more than ...
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Official reveals Chinese-owned mines account for over 15% of Zambia’s total copper production
Chinese-owned mining companies have reportedly invested over US$1 billion into Zambia’s mining sector, generating thousands of jobs, the Economic and Commercial Counsellor at ...
