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Women in mining warn higher licence fees could undermine tax relief
Power and Politics
Lyon Conference highlights Morocco’s role in Euro-African cooperation dynamics
Mining & Energy
Mines Ministry begins formalising Mpika mining operations, warns illegal operators
Economy
Bilateral trade hits US$7.5 billion as China backs Zambia’s mining transformation
Economy
Bank of Zambia to launch online portal for comparing bank loan rates
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Mundubile, Zulu left without lawyers as defence withdraws over plea dispute
Power and Politics
State seeks to block video evidence in Mundubile bail case, as they return to court
Power and Politics
Zambia reaffirms commitment to refugee welfare amid rising displacement
Metro
Two Indians, one Lebanese arrested over illegal importation of medicines into Zambia
Metro
Police arrest 91 suspects in crackdown on Mtendere crime hotspots
Economy
Zambia targets 40% clean cooking adoption by 2030, minister says
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Manufacturers raise regulatory concerns
Mining & Energy
Zambia copper output reportedly rises 1.5% as govt pursues 3 million-tonne target
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‘Empty victory,’ Party leader, Sinkamba, faults UPND by-election sweep

Mundubile, Zulu left without lawyers as defence withdraws over plea dispute

Defence lawyers representing Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu withdrew from proceedings at the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court after Magistrate Webster Milumbe ...

By ZambiaMonitor Contributor

POWER & POLITICS

Lyon Conference highlights Morocco’s role in Euro-African cooperation dynamics

A conference held on Tuesday 11 October 2026 in Lyon highlighted Morocco’s growing role as a key player in Euro-African ...

By ZambiaMonitor Contributor

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Power and Politics

Mundubile, Zulu left without lawyers as defence withdraws over plea dispute

By ZambiaMonitor Contributor

9 hours ago

Power and Politics

State seeks to block video evidence in Mundubile bail case, as they return to court

Power and Politics

Zambia reaffirms commitment to refugee welfare amid rising displacement

‘Empty victory,’ Party leader, Sinkamba, faults UPND by-election sweep

Mining & Energy

Women in mining warn higher licence fees could undermine tax relief

The Association of Zambian Women in Mining (AZWiM) has warned that rising mining licence and regulatory fees could discourage formalisation among artisanal and ...

By Bumba Mulenga

34 minutes ago

Mining & Energy

Mines Ministry begins formalising Mpika mining operations, warns illegal operators

Government has begun formalising artisanal and small-scale mining activities in Mpika District, Muchinga Province, warning illegal operators ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Mining & Energy

Zambia copper output reportedly rises 1.5% as govt pursues 3 million-tonne target

Zambia’s copper production increased by 1.5 percent to 683,003.37 metric tonnes between January and September 2026, as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Mining & Energy

Zambia, Algeria target mining, energy investment

Zambia and Algeria are seeking to expand investment opportunities in mining and energy as the two countries ...

By Bumba Mulenga

Mining & Energy

Kang’ombe questions feasibility of 3-million-tonne copper target by 2031

Former Kamfinsa lawmaker, Christopher Kang’ombe ,has questioned the feasibility of Zambia achieving its ambitious target of producing ...

By Kenneth Lutena

Mobility Africa

Zambia secures initial €60 million for railway rehabilitation

Zambia has secured an initial €60 million to rehabilitate the Kapiri Mposhi-Ndola section of the national railway line as government steps up efforts ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

6 days ago

Mobility Africa

AFC seeks Zambia, Angola funding for $5 billion Lobito railway as financial projections stall

November 3, 2026

Mobility Africa

E-mobility company reportedly secures grant for EV charging hubs

November 2, 2026

Mobility Africa

Zambia urges World Bank to fast-track green investments along Lobito Corridor

October 9, 2026

Mobility Africa

ECONOMY

Bilateral trade hits US$7.5 billion as China backs Zambia’s mining transformation

Bilateral trade between China and Zambia had reached approximately US$7.5 billion by the end of 2025, Chinese government officials have said. Chinese investment ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

7 hours ago

Bank of Zambia to launch online portal for comparing bank loan rates

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) says it plans to introduce an online portal that will enable borrowers ...

By Bumba Mulenga

Zambia targets 40% clean cooking adoption by 2030, minister says

Zambia aims to increase access to clean cooking solutions to 40% by 2030 under its National Energy ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Manufacturers raise regulatory concerns

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has raised concerns over regulatory inspections, property ratings on plant and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Ecobank seeks stronger ties with Nigeria High Commission

Ecobank Zambia has called for enhanced cooperation with the Nigerian High Commission in Zambia, saying stronger ties ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

ZM INDEX

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Kwacha rebounds after two-day losing streak but remains under monthly pressure

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Kwacha loses 3.4 percent in October as pressure mounts

November 2, 20260

Kwacha maintains stability as dollar supply meets demand

October 12, 20260

Kwacha extends losing streak to seven consecutive trading sessions

October 8, 20260

Kwacha gains as copper prices recover

October 5, 20260

Zambian Kwacha extends gains for fourth session on month-end dollar supply

September 24, 20260

Kwacha ends nine-day losing streak, as pressure on South African rand eases

September 21, 20260

Sampa The Great releases ‘Nu Zamrock’ album inspired by family roots

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

November 3, 2026

Chris Brown gets suspended sentence for London nightclub attack

November 2, 2026

Macky2, T-Low spark buzz with ‘nganakumona’ release

November 1, 2026

TECH - Powered by Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Techbytes: Enza raises $6 million to expand digital payments across Africa (Tech in Africa)

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

2 days ago

Techbytes: Moroccan AdTech startup Journify secures $12 million series A to expand to US, Europe (Tech in Africa)

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Techbytes: Ghana’s Vitara Agritech raises $2m to expand sustainable shea supply chains (Tech in Africa)

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Mundubile, Zulu left without lawyers as defence withdraws over plea dispute

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International

Eswatini shuts foreign-owned businesses in economic empowerment drive

By Bumba Mulenga24 hours ago

93 years old President Biya sets February date for legislative, municipal elections in Cameroon

By Bumba Mulenga2 days ago

Project Aliyense

Project Aliyense

Zambia’s political climate under scrutiny, as safe spaces for speech come under threat, by Hannet Mwimbe

By ZambiaMonitor ContributorSeptember 22, 2024

Project Aliyense

Zambia’s media landscape fragmented by rise of online platforms, by Hannet Mwimbe

By ZambiaMonitor ContributorSeptember 19, 2024