Copper
Copper prices, output and the mines that carry the Zambian economy.
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Business
Copper tipped to reach $15,000 per tonne this week
Report shows copper prices could break through US$15,000 for the first time as soon as this week, analysts say according to Reuters. This is as a result of investors positioning themselves for another round of US economic data and President Donald Trump keeps the market…
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Sport
‘It is a tough group,’ Copper Queens coach Nora Hauptle says
COPPER Queens coach Nora Hauptle has conceded that Zambia has been placed in a tough group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) that kicks off in Morocco in March. Zambia have bad memories of the previous WAfCON that saw the team eliminated…
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Business
Copper experiences continuous gain as Chinese demand offsets U.S. pressure
Copper prices are heading for an 11th weekly gain in the past 12 weeks, trading around $14,460 a tonne as stronger Chinese demand and signs of tightening supply offset pressure from a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve. According to Access Bank Group, the latest gains…
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Sport
Copper Princesses Qualify for Their Third World Cup
Zambia’s Copper Princesses have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup after holding Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final qualifying round in Addis Ababa. Carrying a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Lusaka, the young…
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Health
Water supply disrupted on the Copperbelt after suspected contamination of the Kafue River.
WATER supply to parts of the Copperbelt province has been disrupted following suspected contamination of the Kafue River. The affected areas include Kitwe, Kalulushi, and Chambeshi. Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Collins Nzovu, informed Parliament that the government is aware of the situation and…
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Business
Copper to benefit all – HH
President calls for actualisation of Local Content Law CHOMBA MUSIKA, PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has underscored the need for mining companies to give full effect to Local Content Law so that more Zambians can benefit from the sector. The law requires mining and…
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Business
IRH, ZCCM-IH renew commitment to scaling up performance at Mopani Copper Mines
International Resources Holding (IRH) and ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) have reaffirmed their commitment to Mopani Copper Mines, with IRH maintaining its US$1.1 billion investment pledge to support the mine’s operations and development. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the two shareholders said they would…
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Kwacha gains as copper prices recover
The Kwacha strengthened slightly against the United States dollar on Friday as increased foreign currency inflows from corporate conversions and central bank support improved supply on the market. Absa Bank Zambia said the dollar opened interbank trading at K19.625/K19.675 before the Kwacha gained 2.5 ngwee…
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Sport
Zambia’s Copper Queens rout Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON opener
ZAMBIA made a statement in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opener, cruising to a 6-0 win over Egypt in Group C on Tuesday. Barbra Banda led the way with four goals, becoming Zambia’s all-time leading scorer in WAFCON history. Veteran Rachael Nachula, 40, also…
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Business
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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KCM smelter resumes operations after 106-day shutdown
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has resumed operations at its Nchanga copper smelter in Chingola following a 106-day shutdown for a US$40 million rehabilitation programme. KCM said on Monday it had successfully cast its first copper anode following the rehabilitation, the first major refurbishment of the…
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Business
ZCCM-IH set to expand business portfolio, targets mining, energy
ZCCM-IH expects to significantly increase its power and copper capacity over the next two years as it advances Maamba Phase II, reopens 28 Shaft at Luanshya and ramps up Mopani Copper Mines towards more than 200,000 tonnes of copper annually. The company told shareholders that…
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Business
Implement local content law
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged mining companies to increase Zambian participation in the sector while challenging Mopani Copper Mine to raise production towards the country’s three-million-tonne annual copper target.
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Sport
Kandananji Leaves Bay FC
Copper Queens Striker RACHEAL KUNDANANJI has joined National Women’s Soccer League -NWSL-...
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Business
KCM Restarts Chingola B Mine
Konkola Copper Mines -KCM- has restarted mining operations at its Chingola B...
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Business
Zesco $519m solar deal
500MW Copperbelt project to boost power supply MAZOMBWE BANDA, PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka ZESCO Limited and Hungary based climate infrastructure platform Enersynk Group have signed a US$519 million power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Copperbelt Province, in a major investment expected…
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CEEC loan repayment crisis: Do borrowers lack financial literacy?
Copperbelt-based economic and policy analyst, John Ng’andu
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Business
KCM Pledges K93 Million to Transform National Football
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a landmark K93 million sponsorship pledge over the next five years with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), aimed at strengthening football development across the country. The announcement follows KCM’s recent sponsorship of the Copper Queens, who are currently…
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CEC’s share price continues on a downward trend despite approving dividends
The Copperbelt Energy Cooperation Plc (CEC)’s share
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Sport
Barbra Banda Extends Contract with Orlando Pride
Copper Queens Captain BARBRA BANDA has extended her contract with National Women’s...
