FQM eyes $1.5 billion strategic partnership in Kansanshi, Sentinel
By Jane Chanda First Quantum Minerals chief executive officer (CEO) Tristan Pascall says the company is considering strategic partnerships for its Zambian copper and Nickel assets, with a potential deal…
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Tanzania announces $1.4 billion Inter-connector with Zambia to help address energy crisis
By Jane Chanda Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Energy minister Doto Biteko has announced a $1.4 billion investment in a grid Inter-connector with Zambia, aimed at alleviating the neighboring country’s…
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Empower local miners to benefit from mineral resources – Emerald Association
By Chinoyi Chipulu Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia President Victor Kalesha says there is need to empower local miners to ensure Zambians benefit from their natural resources.…
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Resumption of pineapple processing to change farmers lives – Vegetable Association
By Jane Chanda Fruits and Vegetables Association president Bernard Sikunyongana says the Kalene Hills Fruit factory’s resumption of pineapple processing will revolutionise the industry and change farmers’ lives. And Sikunyongana says…
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Maimbo’s election will greatly help Africa – Musokotwane
By Jane Chanda Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia is backing Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a seasoned World Bank vice president, for the presidency of…
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Kalengwa to re-open because HH can’t be sued – PS
By Mubanga Mubanga Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta had disclosed that Kalengwa Mine in Mufumbwe, will re-open because Kalengwa Mineral Processing Limited is no longer objecting. The Kitwe…
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Govt’s 6.6% projected growth for 2025 unrealistic – Economist
By Jane Chanda Economist Dr John Musantu says the government’s projected 6.6 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the 2025 national budget is unrealistic and overly ambitious. Dr…
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Technical fault at Maamba further complicates power generation – Zesco … It will take one week to repair
By Chinoyi Chipulu ZESCO Limited says the company has lost 150 Megawatts of power due to a technical fault at Maamba Energy Limited (MEL). In a statement, Zesco spokesperson Matongo…
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USA to announce next stage of relations with Zambia for next 60 years – Ambassador
By Esther Chisola The United States will be announcing the next stage of relations with Zambia for the next 60 years, following the recently signed $458 million grant to this…
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Commuters link accidents to lack of monitoring by agencies
By Chinoyi Chipulu The Commuter Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) has expressed concern over the lack of enforcement and monitoring by entities in the transport sector which has resulted in an…
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