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MWANZA WARNS AGAINST EXTENDING PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president Antonio Mourinho Mwanza has warned against attempts to extend Zambia’s presidential term limits, arguing that constitutional safeguards are necessary to prevent excessive concentration of executive power. Mwanza, who was speaking on Conversations with Hope on Capital FM 99.7, said the debate over presidential […]
By Hon. Felix Mutati Strategic Leadership vs. Politics: A Response to Muhabi Lungu In national leadership, every decision must bring clear benefits to the country. My brother Muhabi Lungu has criticized President Hakainde Hichilema for choosing a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) instead of attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in […]
Sabipay Technologies Limited has received ZRA Smart Invoice certification and is integrating with Pesapal's Forecourt Management Solution (FMS), bringing together tax compliance and comprehensive forecourt management in a single connected platform for Zambia's fuel retailers. The certification and integration connects fuel dispensing, sales transactions and invoicing processes within Pesapal's FMS, reducing reliance on manual processes
Government signs $2bn deal in UAE to build medical city in Lusaka GOVERNMENT has signed a US$2 billion agreement to construct a medical city in Lusaka, aiming to transform the country into southern Africa’s primary hub for medical tourism. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Health and DIHAD Sustainable Project […]
Iran’s IRGC Appeals to U.S. Voters to Reject Trump’s Policies Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a 25-page open letter directly addressing the American people, urging voters to reject President Donald Trump’s policies ahead of the U.S. midterm elections The IRGC called on Americans to oppose U.S. support for Israel and foreign military interventions, […]
HH’s Abu Dhabi trip secures MoUs across various sectors CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has secured six agreements worth a combined US$2.4 billion with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in a major push to attract investment and accelerate the implementation of the…
CHIVAYO CELEBRATES DECADES-LONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH LUXURY GIFTS Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has rewarded two of his longstanding lawyers with luxury vehicles and substantial cash gifts, celebrating relationships that have spanned nearly three decades. Chivayo paid tribute to senior lawyer Wilson Tatenda Manase and Advocate Sylvester Hashiti, describing them as more than legal advisers — but also […]
INDIAN HOTELIER’S SUJÁN GROUP ACQUIRES TWO ZAMBIAN SAFARI CAMPS Indian luxury hospitality group SUJÁN, founded by hotelier Jaisal Singh, has acquired Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park for an undisclosed amount. According to Billionaires.Africa, the purchase from Chiawa Safaris was announced on Monday, September 28, 2026. Both properties are situated […]
Iran Seeks Stronger Military Partnership With Sahel Alliance Iran is seeking to deepen its military and strategic cooperation with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has recently reaffirmed Tehran’s interest in strengthening ties with the AES and expressed support for holding a summit with […]
Lusaka - Zambia: Security Agencies, Not the Judiciary, Ordered August Court Shutdown, Attorney-General Tells ConCourt