Economy
Inflation climbs 15.7%, as Zambia suffers K1.3 billion trade deficit
Zambia’s annual inflation rate surged to 15.7 percent in October 2024, driven primarily by rising food prices, according to data from the Zambia ...
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Nyirenda accuses ex-wife, Kasoma, of forgery in Komboni radio ownership tussle
Muntu party president, Stephen Nyirenda, has taken his ex-wife, Lesa Kasoma, to court, alleging forgery and seeking to reclaim a 60 percent stake ...
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Six family members, part of eight illegal miners, die in Chingola mine tragedy
Eight illegal miners have reportedly died after being buried alive in Chingola’s copper pits. The tragic incident occurred when the earth collapsed on ...
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Police seal off PF secretariat ahead planned media briefing by ex-President Lungu
Police in Lusaka have cordoned off the Patriotic Front (PF) Secretariat on Panganani Road to prevent former President Edgar Lungu from holding a ...
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Catholic archdiocese condemns police blockade at Sata memorial, alleges ‘systematic abuse’ by govt
The Archdiocese of Lusaka has issued an open letter of protest to President Hakainde Hichilema, condemning what it describes as government’s “systemic abuse” ...
Economy
IMF cuts borrowing costs for Zambia, other countries; reduces charges, surcharges by 36%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a landmark 36 percent reduction in charges and surcharges, a reform expected to lower borrowing costs ...
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PF to hold separate memorial service for late President Sata ahead official State event
Patriotic Front (PF) faction Vice President, Given Lubinda, has announced the party’s plans to hold a memorial service for Zambia’s fifth President, Michael ...
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‘Blatant act of vengeance,’ UKA’s Silavwe decries dismissal of judges by President Hichilema
The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of compromising the independence of the judiciary by dismissing three Constitutional Court judges, ...
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Deputy speaker ruled out of order, Hichilema tells Lungu to ditch presidential ambitions. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. The Lusaka High Court has ruled that Deputy ...
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Joint task force raids illegal dealers of petroleum products in Lusaka, seize over 4,600 litres of fuel
The Joint Task Force on Illegal Fuel Vending, comprising law enforcement agencies and the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), led by the Drug Enforcement ...
