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MUHOOZI WARNS MINISTERS OVER FOREIGN TRAVEL Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is President Museveni’s son has reportedly warned that any minister who leaves the country without his permission will face a Shs30 million fine. Muhoozi said the money collected would be used to build roads, adding that the Ministry of Finance […]

17 KILLED AS PLANE CRASHES IN DR CONGO, SENIOR MILITARY OFFICIALS AMONG DEAD Seventeen people have been killed after a passenger plane crashed near Kenge in Kwango Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Let L-410 aircraft, operated by TRACEP Congo Aviation, was reportedly travelling from Kikwit to Kinshasa when it developed a technical […]

LUSAKA – President Hakainde Hichilema will travel to the United Arab Emirates on Monday for a two-day working visit, his first foreign trip since the August 13 general election, as Zambia’s post-election political dispute continues to play out on the international stage. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Situmbeko […]

President Hakainde Hichilema is set to undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 29 to 30, 2026, with investment, trade and economic cooperation expected to dominate his engagements. The visit follows an invitation from UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and comes at […]

For many working Zambians, having a salary does not necessarily mean having enough money left at the end of the month. Rent, transport, food, school fees, electricity, communication costs and unexpected expenses can quickly consume an income. That is why many people are looking for legitimate side businesses and additional income streams that can be […]

Zambia is often associated with Victoria Falls, wildlife and copper mining. But there is much more to the country. From unusual geographical features to vast wilderness areas and spectacular waterways, Zambia has plenty of facts that can surprise even people who have lived there for years. Here are 10 worth knowing. 1. Zambia is home […]

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has secured the conviction of Avocado Mining Limited for attempted smuggling and seized two Toyota Land Cruisers in a separate customs enforcement operation after detecting misclassification in their import declaration. The two cases highlight the Authority’s continued enforcement of customs laws and efforts to protect public revenue while ensuring businesses […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates from Sept. 29 to 30, at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced the visit in a statement issued by Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane. The ministry

THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has secured the conviction of Avocado Mining Limited for attempted smuggling and seized two Toyota Land Cruisers over customs misclassification. This is according to a statement issued Oliver Nzala, ZRA Manager for Corporate Communications. ZRA said the cases underscore its commitment to protecting public revenue and ensuring fair competition for compliant

CHIEFS VISIT MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI AND 16 OTHERS, DEMAND SWIFT COURT APPEARANCE Their Royal Highnesses Chief Mpepo Impepo Nga Yaisa Kutunkana Nokuifimbamo Kumbela, Chief Mabumba Wa Mabumba Ni Ntambalukuta, and Chief Kalaba Uwakasosele Takalaba Mwenu have visited incarcerated opposition leaders Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and 16 others at Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Facility. The opposition leaders are […]