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Govt says TAZARA rehabilitation works expected to begin soon

The government says rehabilitation works on the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) are expected to begin soon, with Transport and Logistics ...

By Maimbolwa Mulikelela

POWER & POLITICS

Electoral Commission of Zambia sets April date for presidential nomination fee payments

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has moved to dispel misinformation circulating on social media, clarifying that 15 April 2026 ...

By Maimbolwa Mulikelela

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Businessman denies circulating rumour alleging affair involving President Hichilema

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Power and Politics

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Ex-student’s union leader, Mwanza, fears hijack of UNZA students body by politicians

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Civil group calls for nationwide audit of Zambia’s CDF spending

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Zambia court bars rival faction from taking over New Congress Party leadership

Mining & Energy

Zambia approves state-owned gold processing hub to centralise mineral operations

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved a government-owned gold processing hub in Mumbwa District, which will serve as a centralised mineral-processing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

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Govt moves to curb transmission losses as Zambia targets energy efficiency

Zambia says it is taking decisive steps to curb transmission and distribution losses in the energy sector, ...

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Firm officially launches Zambia operations, offers structured capital to scale up copper production

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By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

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After years of stalling, KCM gears up for Konkola Deep Mine Project as first blast nears

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced renewed momentum in its push to revive the Konkola Deep Mine ...

By Kenneth Lutena

Mining & Energy

Govt pushes for faster project implementation as Zambia’s energy sector gains momentum

Government has expressed confidence in the growth of Zambia’s energy sector while calling for accelerated implementation of ...

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Mobility Africa

Zambia, Botswana advance Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone rail project

Zambia and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone (MKL) Rail Project following a Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting held on ...

By Bumba Mulenga

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Zambia Railway engages Pangaea Securities to mobilise $60 million for rail rehabilitation

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Govt says TAZARA rehabilitation works expected to begin soon

The government says rehabilitation works on the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) are expected to begin soon, with Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali ...

By Maimbolwa Mulikelela

5 hours ago

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Africa urged to fast-track women’s financial inclusion as leaders warn slow progress undermining growth

African ministers and senior policymakers have called for urgent and coordinated action to accelerate women’s financial and ...

By Maimbolwa Mulikelela

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WWF Zambia unveils $43 million plan to restore ecosystems, boost climate resilience

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Zambia has unveiled a 2026–2030 strategic plan aimed at safeguarding ...

By Bumba Mulenga

Economy

Civil society group urges transparency on fuel tax relief, warns rural poor hit hardest

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has called for greater transparency in government dealings with oil-producing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA

Economy

Bank of Zambia rolls out benchmark bond strategy to strengthen capital market, attract more investors

The Bank of Zambia has unveiled a set of reforms in the Government Securities market designed to ...

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Cost of living rises to K12,078 for family of five, as JCTR warns of growing burden on women

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