Tech
Techbyte: Perplexed AI offers US government 50% stake in revised TickTok merger proposal (CNBC)
Perplexity AI has modified its proposal to merge with TikTok’s US division, granting the US government the option to acquire a 50 per ...
Economy
Minister, Milupi, directs RDA board to prioritise debt resolution, road connectivity projects, uphold integrity
Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has directed the newly inducted Road Development Agency (RDA) Board to prioritize dismantling road sector ...
Economy
Just In! Surya filling station shut down over reported contamination of fuel
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has temporarily shut down Surya Service Station, located on Mosi-O-Tunya Road in Woodlands, Lusaka, after selling fuel contaminated ...
International
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation of conflict
Rwandan-backed rebels marched into east Congo’s largest city Goma on Monday and Congolese troops exchanged fire with the Rwandan military across the border, ...
Tech
Techbytes: Egyptian start-up Fincart secures pre-seed funding to enhance e-commerce logistics (Techbuilt)
Fincart, a platform dedicated to helping e-commerce SMBs optimize shipping and improve cash flow, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round for an ...
Lifestyle
Drama in court as Zambian artiste, Yo Maps, testifies in cyber harassment case
Renowned Zambian artiste, Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps, appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to testify in a case involving alleged ...
Tech
Techbytes: Nigeria’s GO54 formerly WhoGoHost acquired by South African HostAFRICA (TechPoint)
Nigerian web hosting company GO54 formerly known as WhoGoHost has been acquired by South African HOSTAFRICA. The acquisition, announced on January 14, 2025, ...
Metro
Chalala couple to face trial over alleged murder of 14-year-old maid
The Lusaka High Court has ruled that Chalala residents Smart Mumba and Chanda Majory Lwembo, accused of murdering their 14-year-old maid, Janet Mpundu, ...
Editor's Pick
‘I am alive.’ President Hichilema debunks health rumours, departs for Tanzania energy summit
President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed rumours surrounding his health, making a public appearance on Monday before departing for Tanzania to attend the Mission ...
Sports
Crystal Palace suffer first loss in in 12 games, as Brentford claim vital away points
Brentford secured their second Premier League away win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Bryan Mbeumo ...
