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FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) has partnered with Hitachi Construction Machinery to commission the world’s first ultra-large battery-electric mining truck, aimed at reducing carbon emissions at Kansanshi Mine. The electric truck, powered by a battery, has... […]

THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has cautioned farmers against selling their entire harvest immediately after production. In a statement, Tuesday, FRA Public Relations Coordinator John Chipandwe said while farmers needed to generate income from their... […]

KASUMBALESA Public Private Partnership project Manager Mwenda Silumesii says they are expecting part of the new terminal building at the border to begin operation by June. Speaking during the inspection of the construction at Kasumbalesa... […]

THE Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has launched the updated Rural Electrification Master Plan (REMP) 2025 to 2030 aimed at achieving universal access to affordable and modern energy. The Master Plan targets at making 2.5 million... […]

THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says the country may not attain its target of 6.4 percent GDP growth for 2026 if the war in Iran persists. In an interview, Monday, EAZ National Secretary Dr... […]

A ZAMBIAN delegation led by Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane is in Washington DC for the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. In a statement, Monday, Dr Musokotwane... […]

ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has officially launched the construction of a US$1.1 billion private sector-driven crude oil refinery in Ndola. Chikote says the facility will have a processing capacity of three million metric tonnes per... […]

THE National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has introduced mobile money payment options at its toll gates nationwide, giving motorists a faster and more convenient way to settle charges alongside cash and E-Toll cards. However, the... […]

MINISTER of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo Phiri says government has no plans to increase the number of FISP beneficiaries, as the programme is not sustainable in its current form. He says FISP is merely a support... […]

GOVERNMENT has released K22 billion for March 2026 to finance public service delivery and sustain the implementation of key priorities under the 2026 National Budget. In a statement, Friday, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr... […]