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We need more US investments like Mingomba Mine – Haimbe

We need more US investments like Mingomba Mine – Haimbe

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WE need more private sector investment from the US like Mingomba Mine, says Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe And Haimbe says Zambia-US agreements will soon be concluded under acceptable terms following the departure of Michael Gonzales. Meanwhile, Chargé d’Affaires Mich Co

Bank of Zambia cuts policy rate to 13.25% as inflation eases

Bank of Zambia cuts policy rate to 13.25% as inflation eases

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THE Bank of Zambia lowered its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25 percent, citing improved inflation prospects and a stable kwacha. Governor Denny Kalyalya said the Monetary Policy Committee considered an expected favorable maize harvest and relative stability in th

News Diggers Edition 2254 Thursday May 14, 2026

News Diggers Edition 2254 Thursday May 14, 2026

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UPND Sets 5 Million Vote Target Ahead of 2026 Elections

UPND Sets 5 Million Vote Target Ahead of 2026 Elections

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United Party for National Development National Youth Chairman has announced that the party is targeting five million votes in the 2026 general elections following his re-appointment by President Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking during his inaugural press briefing held at Le Elementos

Fire Destroys Businesses at New Soweto Market

Fire Destroys Businesses at New Soweto Market

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Several traders at New Soweto Market suffered losses in the early hours of today after a fire destroyed a number of businesses near Namununga School opposite the market. The fire reportedly broke out around 03:00 hours and destroyed three makeshift restaurants and an electronics

Saudi Arabia Donates Dates to Support Flood Victims in Zambia

Saudi Arabia Donates Dates to Support Flood Victims in Zambia

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The Government of Zambia has received 25 metric tonnes of palm dates worth approximately K700,000 from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assist households affected by flooding across the country. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Permanent Secretary for Resettlement Mavis Nkome

Government committed to eliminate GBV

Government committed to eliminate GBV

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Acting Isoka District Administrative Officer, Sara Sooli, says government remains committed to eliminating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through strengthened community interventions and stakeholder collaborations. ‎ ‎Ms Sooli said this during a meeting to formulate the Isoka Distri

Two minors allegedly Defiled in Lunte and Mporokoso

Two minors allegedly Defiled in Lunte and Mporokoso

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Two minors have been defiled in separate incidences in Northern Province. In a press release made available to the media in Kasama, Northern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Charles Mbita, said the first incidence involves a 15-year-old girl in Lunte District while the o