Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General, Daphne Chabu has called for the establishment of a dedicated institution meant to manage assets recovered through law enforcement processes. And Mrs Chabu says the management of assets recovered through law enforcement…
Organised People’s Party (OPP) president Dr Brian Mushimba has opposed calls to remove presidential term limits. He warned that such a constitutional change would weaken democratic safeguards and undermine peaceful succession. In a statement, he said the party was concerned about…
Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Minister Mulambo Haimbe signed joint communiqués establishing diplomatic relations with Uruguay and Vanuatu in New York. The signings opened Zambia’s campaign at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), where…
Kawambwa Town Council has issued a final warning to bar and nightclub owners against admitting persons under the age of 18 into their premises. Council Secretary, George Biemba emphasised that allowing underage patrons into bars and nightclubs is prohibited under the Liquor…
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has called for collective responsibility from stakeholders in Nakonde District in Muchinga Province in ensuring integrity in tax administration within the trading ecosystem. Nakonde ZRA Station Manager, David Mungela, said integrity is tested…
Government has called for stronger coordination among sectors and institutions in addressing Zambia’s food security and nutrition challenges. Permanent Secretary for Administration in the Office of the Vice President, Lillian Kapusana, says the challenges affecting food systems…
Muchinga Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Brian Sichande says financial literacy remains key to Government’s agenda of creating a financially informed population. Mr Sichande said Government was committed to implementing progressive policies, with financial literacy being an…
Eastern Province Assistant Secretary Clement Chilembo says the province is strengthening disaster preparedness measures to minimise loss of lives and property during natural disasters. Mr Chilembo said early warning and adequate preparation were critical in reducing the impact of…
Zambians living in the United States plan to protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York this week, timed to the UN General Assembly, over what organisers call a stolen general election, the arbitrary arrest of Opposition leaders and the killing of former minister…
Veteran politician Dr Akashambatwa Mbikusita-Lewanika has warned of an unfolding agenda to consolidate and personalise power through selective constitutional changes. He was commenting on calls by ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) affiliates for further…
