Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Lubinda Demands Independent Inquest Into Kafwaya Death, Questions Treason Detention Delays Given Lubinda, the former Cabinet minister who acted as Patriotic Front president, has called for an independent inquest into the death of former Cabinet minister Mutotwe Kafwaya, saying…
Village Headmen in Maround and Overspill townships in Mbala District have called on Mbala Central Member of Parliament, Raphael Chilufya to help address the persistent water challenges affecting residents in the two areas. One of the Village Headmen in Maround, Penza Siame says…
Government has reaffirmed its ambitious target of attracting five million tourists in the coming years, with culture and tourism positioned as major drivers of inclusive economic growth and international cooperation. Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, says Government will continue…
Rufunsa District Commissioner, (DC) Richard Mabena has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting the school feeding programme in the area. Speaking when he handed over 83 boxes of cooking oil to schools across the district, with each box containing four 5-litre containers.…
Chilanga Town Council has sworn- in three Councillors elected under the Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR) system. The new Councillors include Precious Mulenga for Women representation, Kampata Banda for persons with disabilities and Gift Banda representing youths.…
Chitambo District Commissioner, Marjory Mwape has urged teachers, learners and parents at Lusenga Secondary School to safeguard the Presidential Irrigation Initiative Programme (PIIP). Ms Mwape says the irrigation facility must be protected for the benefit of both current and…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lillian Kambafwile, says addressing national challenges, which include the impact of climate change, requires collaboration among regulators, researchers, innovators, industry, communities and policy makers.…
The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) under the Office of the Vice President, with support from stakeholders comprising Government Line Ministries, the United Nations System, and Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organisations, has finalised the 2026/2027 El Niho…
Kabompo District Surveillance Officer, Graham Mafulo says the district has received over 46,000 long lasting insecticide treated nets to be distributed to communities in the area under the End Malaria campaign. Speaking during the stakeholders’ meeting, Mr Mafula says the…
Audio article Listen to this story Share Send this story THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has barred ward councillors from using the title “Honourable,” saying it is not legally assigned to their offices. The ministry has also cautioned council…
