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THE construction of Chasefu Boarding Secondary School in Chasefu District, Eastern Province is progressing well. The works that stalled for several years, resumed following the release of over K140 million by the government. Chasefu District Commissioner Jimmy Phiri who inspected the ongoing works was accompanied by Council Chairperson Emmanuel Zgambo, among other officers. Mr Phiri observed […]

By Muzala Shinka Why inclusion matters Reuters reported Sept. 14 that Zambia had qualified for J.P. Morgan's new local-currency government bond index. The main advantage is access to a wider audience of investors. Easier trading and cheaper borrowing could follow, but neither is guaranteed. The GBI-EM Edge index is expected to launch by the end

Resolving a love triangle Having two people compete for your affection might sound like the ideal situation. It makes you feel desirable, attractive, and gives you the power to choose who you want to be with. There are countless movies which depict love triangles prompting fans to pick a side – and the rivalries can […]

NGABWE Town Council Chairperson Golden Kalebuka has urged farmers in the district to prepare for El Nino and stock enough maize for consumption. Mr Kalebuka said the harvest the district recorded this season is encouraging hence the need for farmers to reserve enough for household food security. And Ngabwe District Commissioner (DC) Stanley Mwendachabe disclosed […]

HICHILEMA WILL GET HIS WAY ON THE CONSTITUTION, BUT THERE ARE VERY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES Excessive reliance on Parliament to amend a constitution can significantly alter the balance of power in a democracy. It can undermine the very foundations of constitutionalism. It’s very clear that Mr Hakainde Hichilema will rely heavily, almost solely, on Parliament to […]

JOINT CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONSOpen Letter on the Rule of Law and Constitutional Governance in Zambia 21st September 2026 The Attorney-GeneralMinistry of JusticeOffice of the Attorney-GeneralP.O. Box 50106Ridgeway, Lusaka Attention: Mr. Mulilo Kabesha SC Dear Learned Attorney-General, OPEN LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S STATEMENT OF 16TH SEPTEMBER, 2026 We write on behalf […]

SIMUUWE URGES ZAMBIANS TO DEBATE PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe has called for an open debate among Zambians on presidential term limits, arguing that citizens should be free to discuss governance matters affecting the country. Mr Simuuwe said Zambia had previously operated without presidential term limits before the Constitution was amended following […]

NO THIRD TERM FOR ANYONE, INCLUDING PRESIDENT HICHILEMA — RICHARD MASHEKE AKASHAMBATWA TELLS UPND CADRES By Zambia Barotseland Border post Reporter, Zambian business analytics consultant, economist, data scientist and political commentator based in USA, Richard Masheke Akashambatwa has cautioned UPND cadres against advocating for President Hakainde Hichilema to run beyond two terms. Akashambatwa, who is […]

EMMANUEL MWAMBA FAILS TO CONTRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR KANSOSO FUNERAL CALL FOR HELP Dear Editors, Please publish for us so that we can get help. Prof. Kansonso’s body remains unburied here in Seattle, Washington DC. Despite the fact that he was a Proffesor, he did not have funeral insurance, and as a family we lack financial […]

THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has sponsored former Chipolopolo Interim Coach Moses Sichone to undergo CAF A Licence training in Tanzania as part of efforts to empower local coaches. FAZ Secretary General, Charles Chakatazya, says the sponsorship is aimed at widening the pool of qualified Zambian coaches eligible to manage national teams. Chakatazya disclosed […]