International
Mali set to partially lift suspension on issuance of artisanal mining permits
Mali – Mali will partially lift its suspension on the issuance of mining permits on March 15, 2026 the country’s mines ministry announced ...
Metro
Chongwe traditional leaders call for ban on charcoal production following worsening deforestation
Rampant deforestation in Chongwe has worried traditional leaders, warning that the area risks turning into a desert if no urgent action is taken, ...
Tech
South Africa rejects Musk’s claims that Starlink is banned over race
South Africa on Friday dismissed claims by billionaire Elon Musk that his Starlink satellite service is barred from operating in the country because ...
Power and Politics
Hichilema seeks constitutional amendments to put more women in power before 2026 polls
President Hakainde Hichilema has called on stakeholders, including civil society and the church, to support constitutional amendments before the 2026 elections to increase ...
Metro
Zambia, Niger, six others to receive $110 million in aid as climate crisis batters vulnerable communities
The United Nations (UN) has released $110 million in emergency aid to support vulnerable populations affected by climate shocks in Zambia and seven ...
Editor's Pick
69 Zambian districts at flood risk, as Kabuswe rejects Sampa’s Mopani testimony bid. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are some of the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Mines and Minerals Minister, Paul Kabuswe, ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia raises foreign exchange negotiable threshold for foreign transactions to $5 million
Supporting the kwacha, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has increased foreign exchange negotiable threshold amount for overseas transactions. The prescribed negotiable threshold under ...
Metro
Former first lady, Vera Chiluba, reportedly hospitalised after suffering stroke
Former First Lady, Vera Tembo, has reportedly been hospitalised at Maina Soko Medical Centre after suffering a stroke. According to her younger sister, ...
Metro
UN special rapporteur on religious freedom to visit Zambia
Another United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur, this time focusing on freedom of religion, is set to visit Zambia from March 31 to April ...
Tech
Consumer protection council takes legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria over unauthorised subscription fee hikes
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed a lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria for hiking DStv and GOtv subscription fees, despite ...
