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Published on 14:05 GMT

First Quantum, Hitachi launch world’s first battery-electric mining truck in Zambia mine

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has partnered with Hitachi Construction Machinery to commission the world’s first ultralarge battery-electric mining truck at its Kansanshi copper and gold mine in Zambia. In a media release, FQM said the …

Source: Mining Weekly - Neutral
Published on 07:20 GMT

Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case

(Johannesburg) – Zambia should provide accountability for its failure to clean up a contaminated mine site that is responsible for the ongoing lead poisoning of children, Human Rights Watch said today in supporting a request for African Union action to …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Center-left
Published on 08:01 GMT

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights, sources say

NEW DELHI – India's talks with Zambia over critical minerals mining have stalled amid a lack of assurances from Lusaka on mining rights, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. India last year received an allocation of 9 000 square …

Source: Mining Weekly - Neutral
Published on 11:55 GMT

India, Zambia talks over critical minerals mining stalled

India’s talks with Zambia over critical minerals mining have stalled amid a lack of assurances from Lusaka on mining rights. India last year received an allocation of 9,000 ‌square km (3,474.92 square miles) to explore cobalt – a key component in …

Source: African Mining Market - Neutral
Published on 07:25 GMT

Zambia Loses US$200 Million in Fuel Tax Relief Measures – Musokotwane

Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia has lost approximately US$200 million in revenue due to tax relief measures implemented on petroleum products. Dr Musokotwane explained that the loss stems from government’s …

Source: Lusaka Times - Neutral
Published on 12:06 GMT

ECZ Announces 70 New Constituencies Across Zambia

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has officially announced the creation of 70 new constituencies, with Eastern Province and Southern Province receiving the highest allocation of nine constituencies each. According to the Commission, Central Province and …

Source: Lusaka Times - Neutral
Published on 13:06 GMT

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights: sources

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: PTI “India's talks with Zambia over critical minerals mining have stalled amid a lack of assurances from Lusaka on mining ‌rights,” two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. India last year …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on 07:25 GMT

Zambia’s ruling partys’ diminishing terms in office

By Nkonkomalimba Kafunda The upcoming general election has had me thinking about how ruling party’s terms in office have been progressively declining since independence in 1964. Broadly speaking the United National Independence Party (UNIP) ruled for six …

Source: Lusaka Times - Neutral
Published on 15:06 GMT

World Cup qualifiers: Rwanda women target strong start against Zambia

Source: The New Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 03:08 GMT

Zambia to Waive Tax Revenues for 3 Months to Cushion Impact from Middle East Conflict

ZAMBIA – Zambia will waive tax revenues for a period of 3 months, totaling around $200 million, in what the Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said on Tuesday was to cushion impact from Middle East conflict. Musokotwane said this would be done by …

Source: The State Signal - Pending