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LuSE records strong equity, bond market performance in July
THE LUSAKA Securities Exchange (LuSE) says it has witnessed a robust performance across both its equity and fixed-income markets in July, 2025. LuSE Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso says the performance underscores investor confidence and sustained interest in Zambia’s capital markets. In a recent statement, Kabaso said the Lusaka All Share Index (LASi) reached a…...
FRA offering the best price for maize – Prof Kayula
NATIONAL Association for Smallholder Farmers (NASFA) Executive Director Professor Frank Kayula says the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is currently offering the best maize price on the market. And Professor Kayula says the country should not be afraid to export the excess maize that is available, stating that Zambia’s maize is on high demand in many…...
3 Mazabuka men gang rape 18-yr-old
THREE unknown men in Mazabuka District have reportedly gang raped and assaulted an 18-year-old girl while she went outside the yard to burn refuse at a garbage bin. According to a statement issued by Southern Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo, Monday, an unknown person pulled her by the hair and dragged her into…...
Police record 19% decrease in crime during 97th Commercial Show
THE Zambia Police Service says it has recorded a total of 65 criminal cases during the 97th Agricultural and Commercial Show, a 19 per cent decrease in reported crimes during the same period in 2024. Police Deputy Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi adds that property worth K343,990.00 was stolen during the commercial show, of which K16,105.00 has…...
Chinese students in Zambia to study power challenges – Syakalima
EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima, says students from China’s Tsinghua University are in Zambia to study the power challenges and the impact of energy insecurity on communities. Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 China-Zambia Research and Development Exchange Forum, Tuesday, Syakalima said there was need to leverage student-led research in order to explore sustainable…...
ZPPA suspends Water Flow Drilling and Exploration Ltd from participating in public procurement
THE Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Water Flow Drilling and Exploration Limited from participating in public procurement for one year due to underperformance of contractual obligations. In a statement, Tuesday, ZPPA Principal Public Relations Officer Iñutu Mushambatwa said the supplier did not adhere to contractual obligations in six contracts issued by Kawambwa Town…...
Zambia must increase production to benefit from regional trade agreements – CTPD
THE Centre for Trade, Policy and Development (CTPD) says Zambia must increase its production in the manufacturing industry, in order to benefit from regional trade agreements. In a recent interview, CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo said in the absence of ramped up production, Zambia would only be a spectator in trade. He added that there…...
Police apprehend ex-Prime TV employee for theft
POLICE in Lusaka have apprehended a former Prime Television employee for theft, after he allegedly collected K56,000 from its clients. In a statement, Tuesday, Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said Kelvin Chifokolo was in custody to assist with investigations in the matter. “I wish to confirm that Police in Lusaka have today apprehended…...
Citizens unite to do what needs to be done when the time is right – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says citizens come together to do what needs to be done for the betterment of the country when the time is right. The Head of State has further advised young people to read about Zambia’s history in order to understand and protect the country’s democracy. Speaking during the official funeral for former…...