The Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPD) has of today hosted The Mid Year Private Sector Day meant to run up to 12th June 2026, centered around private sector growth and economic development. The annual event whose this years’ theme is “Driving Jobs and Shared Prosperity: Private Sector Steering Development and Growth” brought together notable drivers […]

Zambian musician Misheck Musonda Mambwe, popularly known as Trimble M, has dismissed speculation surrounding his burnt looking lips and newly dyed hair, saying he is proud of his natural appearance and personal style despite criticism on social media.‎‎Speaking in an interview with ZMB Talks, Trimple M said he knew a recently shared photograph would attract […]

President Hakainde Hichilema has unveiled the United Party for National Development (UPND) 2026 Manifesto, pledging to further reduce the cost of living while accelerating economic growth and job creation. Launching the manifesto at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, President Hichilema said the UPND’s next phase of governance will focus on transforming the economy, attracting investment and improving […]

Government has spent over K199 million on agriculture support programmes in Southern Province aimed at boosting productivity and advancing national food security targets. The funds have been channelled towards the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), irrigation development and mechanisation initiatives from 2022 to date. Speaking during the first-quarter Provincial Development Coordinating Committee meeting in Choma, […]

Agriculture Economist Edify Hamukale has attributed the nationwide drop in mealie meal prices to high maize supply due to the bumper harvest. Dr Hamukale noted that the price drop follows a rebound in maize yields after the country recorded a bumper harvest this season. In a statement made available to ZANIS, Dr Hamukale explained that […]

President Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that First Quantum Minerals contributed 3.5 billion United States dollars to the Zambian economy in 2025. He says this represents a 307 percent increase from its contribution in the year 2020, which was at 850 million US dollars in the year 2020. President Hichilema has explained that in the year […]

President Hakainde Hichilema has called for unity among United Party for National Development (UPND) members ahead of the August 13 general elections, urging party structures to support all adopted candidates. Speaking shortly after arriving at Solwezi Airport for a one-day working visit, President Hichilema said the country needs Members of Parliament who support his vision […]

…despite the mining giant securing the largest quota stating that priority remains domestic smelting and value addition By NATION REPORTER MOPANI Copper Mines (MCM) has announced that it has no immediate plans to export copper concentrate despite once again receiving the largest allocation under a government waiver permitting the export of the semi-processed mineral. […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…but says he has managed to navigate the most difficult economic storms in four years and ten months, having taken over a country that was burdened by debt, economic difficulties compounded by drought, cholera and mismanagement By MUBITA KATETE THE four years and 10 months of the UPND government have been traumatic, having inherited […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BENEDICT TEMBO ONLY two Zambian golfers have made the cut at the ongoing Mopani Zambia Open golf tournament at Nkana Golf Club in Kitwe. Stallion Daka, an amateur golfer and Dayne Moore, professional, are the two Zambians standing after day two of the 72-hole tournament. Daka of Lusaka Golf Club and South Africa-based […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.