Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
THE United States government has handed over $5.8 million worth of new infrastructure to the Zambia Army at the Kenneth Kaunda Peacekeeping Training Centre, KKPTC, in Chongwe District. This is according to a press statement issued by Paul Shalala, Principal Public Relations Officer at Ministry of Defence. The facilities include a multi-purpose hall, 400-capacity dining […]
Makebi Zulu now mourns the cost of his alliance failing to field candidates in 75 constituencies with 2.7 million voters. In those seats, only UPND, independent candidates, and other political parties managed to put up parliamentary candidates — the Resolute Party and its alliance partner, NRPUP, failed to file. He is withholding funds and refusing […]
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on UPND officials and adopted candidates in Luapula Province to unite and campaign hard for all party candidates ahead of the August 13 elections. Addressing an interactive meeting with party structures in Mansa today, Hichilema said the adoption process for councillor, council chairperson/mayoral and parliamentary positions was complete and focus […]
NKOMBO REFUSES TO DISCUSS BILL 7 ALLEGATIONS, DISMISSES MUNDUBILE ALLIANCE CLAIMS. By Michael Himusa Jnr Mazabuka Central independent aspiring parliamentary candidate Gary Nkombo has vowed to remain silent on allegations that he did not vote for Bill 7. Speaking to supporters at Ndeke School Grounds, Mr. Nkombo declined to comment on the controversy, saying discussing […]
UPND Must Win Big, Says HH By Joy Nyambe President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on United Party for National Development –UPND- members in Muchinga Province to work towards securing a landslide victory in the August 13, General Election. President HICHILEMA says party members must intensify their campaigns ahead of the polls to ensure the UPND […]
CHANDA BRIAN alleged that TikToker GINA was evicted from her $900 (K15,826) fully furnished apartment because she couldn’t afford rent, and now she and her male bestie “Brian Muna” sleep on the floor. As their drama continues, Gina’s accounts show several inconsistencies, from the number of men Chanda Brian showed up with at 10 pm …
Government has spent over K199 million on agriculture support programmes in Southern Province aimed at boosting productivity and advancing national food security targets. The funds have been channelled towards the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), irrigation development and mechanisation initiatives from 2022 to date. Speaking during the first-quarter Provincial Development Coordinating Committee meeting in Choma, […]
…but says he has managed to navigate the most difficult economic storms in four years and ten months, having taken over a country that was burdened by debt, economic difficulties compounded by drought, cholera and mismanagement By MUBITA KATETE THE four years and 10 months of the UPND government have been traumatic, having inherited […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ, has lifted the suspension of all political campaign activities in Mazabuka Central Constituency with immediate effect. In a public notice seen by Mwebantu, Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the decision followed a review of the prevailing situation in consultation with stakeholders. “The review has confirmed that the conditions […]
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema was in North-Western Province today for a day-long working visit, where he urged UPND supporters to remain united ahead of the Aug 13 elections. Addressing supporters at Solwezi Airport this morning, HH said the party must “pull in one direction” to secure votes for UPND candidates at all levels. “We should not […]
