Economy
China’s Jiangxi Copper takes additional C$287.5 million stake in FQM
China’s Jiangxi Copper, First Quantum Minerals’ second largest shareholder, has reportedly bought an additional C$287.5 million in shares. This is according to a ...
Economy
National Road Fund Agency claims K2.9 billion earned as toll revenue in 2023
National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) reportedly generated K2.9 billion from toll gates in 2023 which it disbursed to road projects. NRFA Public Relations ...
Metro
Another tragedy reported in Chingola as man dies while scavenging for copper
Sorrow and grief has again gripped the mining town of Chingola as police report the death of an informal miner who perished while ...
Power and Politics
Activist Chisebe calls for tolerance, coexistence among political parties
Ndola based governance and human rights activist, Noel Chisebe, has urged government and opposition political parties to co-exist and take the interest of ...
Economy
FQM confirms moves to sell smaller assets, minority stakes; raises $500 million to support operations
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) now says it is evaluating the possibility of a minority investment by strategic investors, following a number of inbound ...
Power and Politics
Opposition political party, FDD, calls for creation of agric bank
Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has urged the government to consider re-establishing an agricultural bank in the country. “The UPND government must ...
Metro
Mambwe farmers bemoan impending drought, fear looming hunger
Mambwe district commissioner, William Banda, says the region is anticipated to face serious hunger following the dry spell and heat waves characterizing the ...
Economy
First Quantum reshuffles Zambian management team, as company tackles fallout from Panama operations
First Quantum Minerals Limited (FQM) is reportedly re-shuffling top-tier personnel at its Zambian operations to tackle production and safety shortfalls in the South ...
Economy
Informal sector alliance calls for winter cropping, as dry spells intensify, food shortages imminent
Alliance for Zambia Informal Economy Association (AZIEA) president, Poster Jumbe, says food shortage is imminent following the long dry spell characterizing the 2023/2024 ...
Power and Politics
Citizens First backs opposition alliance, UKA, warns group could upset UPND in next elections
Cephas Mukuka, Citizens First (CF) Deputy General-Secretary for politics and operations has urged the United Party for National Development (UPND) to avoid political ...
