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Be cautious when investing in emerging financial markets – Securities boss

Jane Chanda Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief executive officer (CEO) Philip Chitalu says Zambians must exercise caution and educate themselves when investing in emerging financial markets to avoid scams. …

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…

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…

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.…

You have no jurisdiction to declare seats vacant, judge tells speaker

By Esther Chisola The Lusaka High Court has told Second Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo that his decision to declare nine PF parliamentary seats vacant was irrational and without jurisdiction. This…

Former ACC commissioner sues state for defamation

By Esther Chisola Former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) commissioner Dr Henry Mbushi SC has sued the state in the Lusaka High Court demanding damages for libel and defamation that he was…

Parly orders Mwiimbu to issue statement over attack on Lungu

By Chinoyi Chipulu Minister of Home Affairs Jack Mwiimbu has been directed to issue a ministerial statement on what transpired in Chingola district where former president Edgar Lungu was allegedly…

ECZ to proceed with Kawambwa Council chairperson elections … despite appeal

By Mubanga Mubanga Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says the commission is proceeding to conduct the Kawambwa Council chairperson by-election because the appeal process of…

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…

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…