2023

The Zambia Chamber of Mines has responded to recent protests by truck drivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over alleged risk allowances for the transportation of mineral loads. The chamber has issued a statement in response to viral social media misinformation, clarifying that no risk allowances are being paid to Southern Africa Development […]

Copperbelt based economist Manase Siwila believes declining production in the mining sector is contributing to the weakening of the local currency Kwacha. The Kwacha on Thursday morning breached the K23 barrier when trading between K23.00 and K22.57 against one dollar. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/10/mining-production-decline-contributes-to-weakening-kwacha-says-copperbelt-economist/

President Hakainde Hichilema has safely arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the first Saudi-African Summit scheduled for Friday. In a statement President Hichilema expressed gratitude for the invitation from His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and outlined the purpose of Zambia’s representation at the summit. In his message, President Hichilema underscored the

Tinted Cosmetics, the proudly Zambian makeup brand known for innovation and commitment to enhancing beauty, is proud to announce that it was the main makeup sponsor at the prestigious MTC Windhoek Fashion Week, which took place from November 1st to 4th, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s history. Tinted Cosmetics was the first

Zambian rapper and songwriter Tim Chisenga, professionally known as ‘Tim’ has finally dropped his highly anticipated debut album, “Sonder.” With 21 tracks featuring a diverse lineup of artists spanning both seasoned and emerging talents in the Zambian music scene, Tim has curated a sonic masterpiece that transcends generational boundaries. The album, named after the concept

WITH the onset of the rains, A couple of Luapula has tragically died after being struck by lightning. Obiston Chongo aged 54 and his spouse Josephine Bupe aged 41 were in their house when the unlikely event happened. He said the incident was reported by the cousin to the male victim. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.mwebantu.com/luapula-couple-die-after-being-struck-by-lightning-police-say/

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the Swedish Government to continue rendering their support in achieving Zambia’s economic transformation agenda. Mr Hichilema said the country is hosting a delegation of 14 different Swedish companies led by Swedish Deputy Director General of Foreign Affairs,Africa Department Mikael Lindvall. Mr Hichilema said investors should not only extract the minerals

VETERAN coach Beston Chambeshi has promised to improve struggling Konkola Blades fortunes following his appointment until the end of the season. Yesterday, Blades announced Chambeshi as their head coach, relegating Enos Silwimba to the position of assistant coach in a bid to save the team from doing into Division One. Chambeshi said in an interview

A COURT yesterday heard that a woman accused of torturing her four-year-old step son informed an investigator that she is not the one who used to beat her step-son but his late mother. The court was also informed that the victim’s biological mother who was being accused of assaulting the child actually died some two