Economy
Zambia secures $34.65 million for nature-based climate solutions
The Governing Board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved Zambia’s Nature, People, and Climate Investment Plan (ZNPCI), allocating US$34.65 million to ...
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Internal wrangling threatens to tear Lusaka UPND apart, Mwaliteta seeks Hichilema’s intervention
United Party for National Development (UPND) Lusaka Province Chairperson, Obvious Mwaliteta, has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to take stock of discontent in the ...
Economy
Konkola Mine says it’s probing attempt to dupe company of $54,000 through supply of fake materials
Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) has foiled an attempt by a supplier to deliver counterfeit solvents, preventing a potential loss of US$64,000. In a ...
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Special Report: ‘All we want is water!’ What lifeline for Zambia’s thirsty households? By Maimbolwa Mulikelela
In Lusaka’s George Compound, a daily struggle for clean water reflects the grim reality of Zambia’s water crisis. Aging infrastructure, erratic supply schedules, ...
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Just In! Cyclone Chido sparks flood warnings in Zambia, SADC region
The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has warned of potential flooding in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi as intense tropical cyclone Chido approaches the ...
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Justice O’ Metre: Recap of cases involving politically-exposed persons, others; November, 2024
Welcome to Justice O’ Metre, an independent tracker on high profile cases affecting mostly politically-exposed persons within the Zambian judicial system, the rule ...
Economy
Zambia waives taxes on electric vehicles to boost adoption, drive green economy
The Zambian government has removed all taxes, except Value Added Tax (VAT), on Electric Vehicles (EVs) to encourage their adoption, with VAT also ...
Economy
Debt servicing gulps K4.1 billion of K15.7 billion disbursed for public service delivery in November
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has disbursed K15.7 billion for the month of November, aimed at supporting developmental programmes and enhancing ...
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Law association harps on dangers of inconsistent rulings by Zambia’s courts, reiterates need for fairness, justice
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called on Zambians, particularly those affected by the Constitutional Court’s ruling barring former President Edgar Lungu ...
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Constitutional Court’s decision barring ex-president Lungu from future elections is victory for rule of law —Govt
The Zambian government has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling regarding the eligibility of former president, Edgar Lungu, who has been ruled out of ...