Copper
Copper prices, output and the mines that carry the Zambian economy.
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Crime & Courts
Former Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Yuyi Mwala Charged over Alleged Copper Theft
Former Copperbelt Province Commanding Officer Yuyi Mwala and six others have been charged in connection with the alleged theft of 436 copper cathodes valued at approximately US$448,596. Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says Mr. Mwala has been charged with one count of Theft…
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Business
Nickel, copper, zinc & gold detected in Luano District, Central Province
Recent mineral exploration in Luano District, Central
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Business
Zambia 2026 copper production target threatened again as output rises only by 0.45% in first half
Copper production in the first half of
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Business
Copper production drops 35% for Small-Scale local miners despite prices exceeding $14,000 per tonne
Copper production for small-scale miners, who are
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Sport
Copper Queens get Presidential salute after sealing WAfCON qualification
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has saluted the Copper Queens following their emphatic 3-0 victory over Namibia that sealed their qualification to the Morocco 2026 Women’s Africa
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Africa & World
KCM-linked CopperTech seeks New York Stock Exchange listing
COPPERTECH Metals, a technology-driven copper and cobalt producer established by Vedanta Resources Limited and anchored by Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), has launched an initial public offering (IPO) and applied to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The…
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Sport
Hichilema awards Bruce Mwape for being a great coach to Copper Queens
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has awarded former Copperbelt Queens coach Bruce Mwape with the President’s Insignia of Meritorious Achievement for his outstanding work as head coach
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Politics
Copperbelt Youths Congratulate President Hichilema on Landslide Re-Election
From Zambia’s Copperbelt Province have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the landslide victory as clear affirmation of his administration’s policies, particularly in the mining sector. Speaking on behalf of the Copperbelt youths, Frank Mulenga said the region’s young people would continue to…
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Sport
Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape Dies at 67
Reports reaching Diamond Tv indicate that Former Copper Queens head coach Bruce Mwape has died at 67, following a short illness. Mwape transformed Zambia’s women’s football into a continental and global powerhouse during his tenure. He guided the Copper Queens to the FIFA Women’s World…
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Business
Mopani Copper Mine PLC Records Its Strongest Monthly Ore Production in Two Years
Mopani Copper Mines PLC has recorded its strongest monthly ore production in two years after producing 289,000 tonnes of ore in June 2026, while also exceeding its target for finished copper produced from its own feed. The mining company produced 5,140 metric…
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Politics
Yuyi moved from Copperbelt
…taken to Lusaka where he will have to wait for redeployment after a spate of violence against Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu whose campaigns have suffered harassment from UPND cadres and blockades from the police By BARNABAS ZULU COPPERBELT Province Police Commanding…
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Business
From Recovery to Record Growth: How KCM Reignited Zambia’s Copper Giant
Two years after Vedanta Resources resumed stewardship of Konkola Copper Mines, one of Zambia’s most important mining assets is once again setting the pace for investment, production and long-term growth. Two years ago, Konkola Copper Mines stood at one of the lowest points in its…
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Sport
Copper Queens to Regroup after Wafcon Exit
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it will regroup the Copper Queens after their elimination from the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), despite winning two of their three matches. FAZ President Keith Mweemba says the players and the…
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Sport
Copper Queens Promised Outstanding Dues before Wafcon
Government has assured the Copper Queens that all outstanding payments and allowances will be settled before they begin their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign, to ensure the team heads to Morocco fully focused on its quest for a maiden continental title. Speaking…
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Sport
FAZ Mourns Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the death of former Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape. He was 67. FAZ said Mwape died at Nchanga South Mine Hospital in Chingola after a short illness. FAZ President Keith Mweemba described the death as a “huge…
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Business
THREE MILLION TONNES, BUT NOT YET ON TRACK Part One: The Production Gap Behind Zambia’s Copper Ambition
Introduction: National Three (3) Million Tonnes Copper Production Strategy By 2031c Zambia’s ambition to produce three million tonnes of copper annually by 2031 is bold and economically important. If achieved, it could strengthen exports, expand fiscal revenues, deepen local supply chains and support greater value…
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Sport
Copper Queens won’t underestimate Egypt, says Häuptle
ZAMBIA coach Nora Häuptle says the Copper Queens will not take Egypt lightly when the two sides meet in their opening Group C match at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Despite Zambia entering the match as favourites, Häuptle said her side is…
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Sport
Copper Queens depart for WAFCON in Morocco
1,539 ViewsThe Zambia Women’s National Team has left Algeria for Morocco to begin final preparations for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations. The Copper Queens flew out of Algiers at 20h50 local time and are due to land in Rabat at 22h20. They will…
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Sport
creation.Copper Queens wind up Algeria camp with friendly
ZAMBIA’S Copper Queens return to the pitch for the second warm up match for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco next week with a full strength squad against hosts Algeria which effectively winds up the 10-day camp in the…
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Sport
Häuptle to lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at WAFCON
NORA Häuptle will lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after the Football Association of Zambia resolved all outstanding matters with the coach, FAZ said on Sunday. This is according to a statement issued by FAZ head of media and communication…
