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EAZ should use the opening of President Hakainde Hichilema's second term to offer government a formal five-year economic advisory compact, while protecting its right to disagree.
Zambia's second Hichilema term opens with cooler inflation, a pending IMF deal and a copper target that needs nearly a tripling of output, even as foreign observers question…
President Hakainde Hichilema took the oath of office for a second term before Chief Justice Mumba Malila at a packed National Heroes Stadium, with Mutale Nalumango sworn in…
Zambia’s economy has largely grown through foreign direct investment (FDI), public spending, and other capital inflows. Yet most citizens remain engaged only as workers, informal traders, or survivalist…
Zambia has the resources to grow, but higher living standards will depend on producing more value from every worker, hectare and unit of capital.
Former Permanent Secretary Mwamba Peni has petitioned the Lusaka High Court for habeas corpus, saying police held him beyond the law after a dispute over a GRZ Mitsubishi…
A late-night fire damaged timber stalls and traders' property at Buseko Market in Lusaka. Police say losses remain unquantified and the cause is still under investigation.
Former ministers Paul Kabuswe and Sylvia Masebo are among six losing candidates petitioning their 13 August parliamentary results at the Lusaka High Court. Four petitions come from UPND…
