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First Quantum Minerals Ltd., led by Chief Executive Tristan Pascall, has delivered the 2024 Copperbelt High-Resolution Airborne Survey to Zambia’s Ministry of Mines. The initiative, heralded by President Hakainde Hichilema, marks a significant step in enhancing the country’s understanding of its vast subsurface resources. “This critical […]

President Hakainde Hichilema has, with immediate effect, terminated the appointment of Milner Muyambango as Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations. The decision, made in accordance with Article 270 of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia, was announced through a statement issued by State House Chief Communications […]

INDO Zambia Bank (IZB) has lived up to its mantra of ‘Supporting you, Developing Zambia’ by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Hills, an upmarket real estate firm for the phased development of commercial, retail and mixed use real estates in the Palabana area of Chongwe District. The MoU, a game-changer, is

Football administrator Adrian Kashala confirmed that he will contest the position of President at the 2025 Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) elections set for 29th March. Kashala, the immediate past FAZ General Secretary, has told Radio Icengelo Sports by phone that he wants to foster unity in Zambian football as the first step to developing

Ndola District Commissioner Joseph Phiri has warned citizens against abusing the Zambia National Service (ZNS) manufactured mealie meal being sold in various outlets at K230 per 25kg bag. Mr. Phiri said he is aware that some people are repacking ZNS mealie meal for the purpose of smuggling and others are buying in bulk and reselling

The World Bank has approved a new grant of $292 million to the Zambian government to fund the Zambia–Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP), aimed at enhancing sustainable and affordable energy access. The financing package, announced through a statement to ZNBC News, will bolster Zambia’s energy sector by increasing power transmission […]

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has keenly followed the developments surrounding the cases of Mumbi Phiri, Jean Chisenga Ng’andwe, Peter Chanda and Celestine Mukandila, who were arrested for purported offences committed during the campaigns in the recently held Kawambwa by-elections. Of noteworthy, is the position taken by the Director of […]

Donald Trump’s announcement of a $100 billion artificial intelligence investment venture, with industry leaders such as SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison at the helm, confirms two key truths: dismissing AI as yesterday’s story is a mistake, and every investor must ensure they have exposure to AI. […]

After contributing, among other things, to resolving the situation at Mopani and KCM, ZCCM-IH Chief Legal Officer Lombe Mbalashi and Chief Investments Officer Brian Musonda have been fired without any explanation. These new dismissals follow a series of dismissals and resignations within ZCCM-IH: After the ousting of former Chief Legal Officer […]

A while ago, the nation obviously woke up to the gruesome and ghastly news of the discovery of the remains of a man safely tacked in his matrimonial bed in Lusaka’s Luangwa Township! The skeleton belongs to George Kalaba who was married to a so-called prophetess with whom he had three children – all of