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Three Illegal Miners Die in Chingola Mine Dumpsite Collapse
Three young men have lost their lives after a section of the ground collapsed at the OB-19 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) dumpsite in Chingola, Copperbelt Province. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Rae Hamoonga confirmed the tragedy, which took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, around…
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Zambia and EU Reaffirm Strong Partnership at Unga81
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela has praised Zambia as a beacon of democracy, encouraging both sides to look ahead while maintaining respect for the rule of law. The reaffirmation took place during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations…
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Haimbe Dismisses Diaspora Protest Rumors at Unga81, Says Zambians Welcome Election Outcomes
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has dismissed social media rumors claiming that Zambians in the diaspora staged protests at the United Nations Headquarters, assuring that the country’s delegation was warmly received. Speaking on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United…
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GDP Growth Slows to 7.2 Percent
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the second quarter of 2026 show...
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KCM Restarts Chingola B Mine
Konkola Copper Mines -KCM- has restarted mining operations at its Chingola B...
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Two Women Nabbed with Fake Kwacha
Two women have been apprehended in Mazabuka, Southern Province, for alleged possession of counterfeit...
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Three illegal miners die in Chingola KCM dumpsite collapse
Three illegal miners have died after loose soil collapsed at the Ore Body (OB)-19 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) dumpsite along the Chingola-Solwezi Road in Chingola District, police said. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer, Rae Hamoonga, said the incident occurred on September 23, 2026, at about 18:20…
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Wonderful investment to hit $1.5bn
MARY LEMBA Lusaka WONDERFUL Group of Companies will in the coming weeks break ground for the expansion of its ammonia and urea plants as it increases its planned investment in Zambia’s fertiliser industry from US$650 million to US$1.5 billion. The US$1.5bn expansion, expected to boost…
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Green projects receive boost as sustainability bond launched
ZANACO has reportedly launched a US$100 million medium-term note programme and plans to issue an inaugural US$50 million sustainability bond. The programme, it is said, will mobilise long-term capital for eligible green and social projects, including renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, financial inclusion, affordable…
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Zambia says RMB payment system can cut trade costs, deepen China investment
Zambia’s Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry said on Wednesday that a new Renminbi payment system could reduce the cost and complexity of cross-border transactions and help deepen trade and investment between Zambia and China. Permanent Secretary, Lillian Bwalya, said the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System…
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ZCCM-IH seeks faster implementation of local content policy in mining sector
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has called for faster implementation of local content measures in Zambia’s mining sector to ensure rising mineral production creates more opportunities for local businesses and citizens. ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson, Phesto Musonda, said growth in the mining sector should translate into…
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Building a mansion or moderate house: Which one makes more economic sense?
Seef Property Consultant and Valuation Expert Davies
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Boarding house registration isn’t enough intensify monitoring – Expert
After the Lusaka City Council issued a
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Real Estate developers bemoan cost of multiple licenses
Real Estate Analyst Reuben Chongo has observed
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Borehole overpricing: DAZ calls for early surveyor engagement
The Drillers Association of Zambia (DAZ) has
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Expedite land act amendment before foreigners acquire majority land ownership in Zambia – ZLA
The Zambia Land Alliance has called for
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Haimbe Calls for Collective Action on Pact for the Future at Unga81
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has stressed that the Pact for the Future was built on shared commitments and that its delivery must be a joint responsibility. Speaking at a high-level event titled “Two Years After the Pact for the Future: Progress…
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Kitwe City Council Seizes over 500 Unsafe Items in Routine Inspections
The Kitwe City Council’s Department of Public Health has seized 529 assorted items valued at K49,259 from 11 business premises across the Kitwe Central Business District and Chisokone Market. The routine inspections targeted wholesalers, restaurants, butcheries, and bus stations to ensure adherence to food safety…
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LCC Gives Street Vendors September 29 Deadline
The Lusaka City Council has directed all street vendors to vacate undesignated trading areas and return to their allocated spaces in markets by September 29, 2026. The Council says vendors who fail to comply with the directive risk losing their trading spaces, which will subsequently…
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Media holds ace in selling Zambia to the world — Access Bank Zambia MD
The media has a critical role to play in positioning Zambia as a preferred investment and business destination by telling the country’s economic story to the world, Access Bank Zambia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu has said. Nwogu said Zambia had…
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Copper worth K9 billion exported to Canada
According to official government data for the
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Drivers cry foul over 25% commission Yango is getting
Yango drivers have cried foul over low
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Lusaka City Council Directs Street Vendors to Vacate Streets by September 29
The Lusaka City Council has issued a public notice directing all street vendors in Lusaka to stop trading in undesignated areas and return to their respective trading spaces in markets. Town Clerk Oliver Muuka stated that the directive is in accordance with the Markets and…
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IMF Revises Debt Framework for Low-Income Countries
The International Monetary Fund — IMF — has revised the framework it uses with the...
