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    • There’s nothing to enjoy at State House, it’s hard work – HH
      PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says State House is a workstation, not a place for enjoying power. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Plant, Monday, the President said there was no magic in running the economy. “This project means more power, 100 MW to the grid. It means we are now saving ourselves from carbon emissions. This.......
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      There’s nothing to enjoy at State House, it’s hard work – HH
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      We want to craft a Constitution that reflects citizens’ aspirations – Govt
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      We have too many holidays with low levels of production – HH
    • OPINION
    • Public holidays: why we must cherish but not abuse them
      WE were saddened to hear President Hakainde Hichilema say that we have a lot of holidays on which people do nothing productive. We are not proponents of too many holidays, and we took serious issue with late former president Edgar Lungu who could willie-nilly declare holidays. Our former president had no sense of productivity and many will agree with us that he enjoyed a more relaxed lifestyle. Some actually argue that the Patriotic Front was a party after party government. But on the flip side, we do not think it’s correct to also suggest that.......
    • There’s nothing to enjoy at State House, it’s hard work – HH
      PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says State House is a workstation, not a place for enjoying power. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Plant, Monday, the President said there was no magic in running the economy. “This project means more power, 100 MW to the grid. It means we are now saving ourselves from carbon emissions. This project is contributing to basically making our environment greener by basically taking away carbon emissions. And I suggested that the Kariba North bank extension, ZESCO must now begin to trade in that carbon, that we.......
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      We have too many holidays with low levels of production – HH
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      Kaweche tips Lungu’s family: Compromise like I did, bring Lungu’s body
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      There’s no love, empathy in Zambia, Luo complains after police appearance
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      Mutti orders Tayali to explain why bus fares haven’t reduced
      SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has directed Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali to issue a ministerial statement explaining why bus operators have…….
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      Mutti orders Tayali to explain why bus fares haven’t reduced
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      Only offenders will be prosecuted – Mwiimbu
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      UPND keeps presenting Supplementary Budgets due to careless spending – PF
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      It’s difficult to reduce fares due to illegal operators – Bus drivers

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      Zambia’s economic outlook improving – World Bank
      WORLD Bank Country Manager for Zambia Dr Achim Fock says the country’s economic outlook is improving with robust momentum in the mining sector, and a…….
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      Zambia’s economic outlook improving – World Bank
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      We’re looking for an equity partner for ZAMPALM – Govt
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      ERB reduces petrol price by K3.36, diesel by K1.99
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      Economy grew by 4.5% in first quarter of 2025

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      Activist challenges ConCourt’s judgement on Constitution amendment process
      GOVERNANCE Activist Isaac Mwanza has petitioned the Constitutional Court, challenging its judgement in the Munir Zulu and Celestine Mukandila case, in which it was declared….
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      Activist challenges ConCourt’s judgement on Constitution amendment process
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      Court sets Sept 9 for Nakacinda’s appeal judgement in HH defamation case
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      Katanga begins to serve her 3-year jail term
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      Constitution amendment without wide consultations unconstitutional – ConCourt

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      Kalu bounces back to Zambian football
      ZAMBIAN Icon and former FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya has bounced back to Zambian Football as he and another legend Kenneth ‘bubble’ Malitoli have been appointed…….
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      Kalu bounces back to Zambian football
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      Musonda Jr retires from football
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      ZA confident ahead of Region 5 Games
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      Don’t underestimate opponents, WBC Veep cautions Mwale

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      Enhancing strategies to challenges of local content and value-addition in Zambia’s mining sector
      Traditionally, Zambia’s mining sector and the economy has been dominated by copper mining with poor downstream processing activities. Current copper exports are around 820,000 tonnes (www.mining.com 2025) and is expected....
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      Enhancing strategies to challenges of local content and value-addition in Zambia’s mining sector
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      Forgiveness
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      Is Zambia Safe from COVID this Winter?
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      Kwacha’s Surprise Comeback: Real Strength or Temporary Relief?
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      My wife put me in a bottle, hubby tells court
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      My wife put me in a bottle, hubby tells court
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      Chibaula recounts how he was recalled from New York days before his law exams
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      Thoughts on Democracy and the African Electoral System
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      Inside FQM’s big deep holes and the protection of snakes
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      Only offenders will be prosecuted – Mwiimbu
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      UPND keeps presenting Supplementary Budgets due to careless spending – PF
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      It’s difficult to reduce fares due to illegal operators – Bus drivers

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