Economy
October fuel prices drop to K32.70 for petrol, diesel to sell for K28.90
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced a minor reduction in fuel pump prices for October, driven by a notable drop in international ...
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PeP leader, Tembo, describes K19 billion allocated to defense in 2025 budget as misplaced expenditure
Patriots for Economic Progress (PEP) leader, Sean Tembo, has described the K19 billion allocated to defense and public order under the 2025 budget ...
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Anti-graft agency to appeal acquittal of ex-ministers, Kampyongo, Lusambo
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced its intention to appeal the recent acquittals of former Home Affairs Minister, Steven Kampyongo, and former Lusaka ...
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Inflation hits 15.6%, Judges suspended, Kwacha among worst-performing currencies. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. In a candid acknowledgment of the challenges faced ...
Economy
Govt banks on KCM, Mopani revival, greenfield projects to boost 2025 economy
Despite a difficult and volatile macroeconomic environment, government is banking on a “promising” mining industry to fuel Zambia’s economic growth. Presenting the 2025 ...
Economy
Musokotwane unveils K217 billion 2025 budget, targets 6.6% GDP growth, reduction of fiscal deficit to 3.1%
In a candid acknowledgment of the challenges faced by Zambians, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane presented the 2025 national budget, a ...
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Legal fireworks as Court agrees to hear Lungu’s case seeking to remove three judges in his eligibility case
The Constitutional Court has agreed to hear an application by former President Edgar Lungu to recuse three judges from his eligibility case, citing ...
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‘Manipulative, authoritarian,’ Situmbeko slams Hichilema for allegedly arm-twisting the judiciary for selfish gain
New Era Democratic (NED) Party President, Pumulo Situmbeko, has condemned the suspension of three Constitutional Court judges, calling it a direct attack on ...
Economy
Zambia faces K0.6 billion trade deficit, as inflation hits 15.6%
Zambia’s annual inflation rate surged to 15.6 percent in September 2024, driven by rising food prices, according to the Zambia Statistical Agency (ZamStats). ...
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Lungu accuses constitutional court president, two other judges of bias, requests their withdrawal from election eligibility dispute
Former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, has filed a complaint against three Constitutional Court judges, alleging potential bias in a case involving his eligibility ...
