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Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.

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Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.

Thabo Kawana verbally abused host Innocent Phiri on air — and dragged his mother into it. News

Thabo Kawana verbally abused host Innocent Phiri on air — and dragged his mother into it.

  • Breaking News Zambia

Thabo Kawana verbally abused host Innocent Phiri on air — and dragged his mother into it. Recently, President Hakainde Hichilema also dragged Gary Nkombo’s mother into a public rally, telling Nkombo, "Wabalya banyoko." Such incidents have reignited criticism that the UPND administration is breeding a culture of arrogance and disrespect in public office.

Petauke woman kills self after family confronts her over pregnancy News

Petauke woman kills self after family confronts her over pregnancy

  • Breaking News Zambia

A FAMILY in Petauke is struggling to come to terms with the death of their 38-year-old daughter who took her own life after being confronted by relatives over a suspected pregnancy. On Tuesday morning, Naomi Banda was questioned by her younger sister Patricia Mwanza and their 76-year-old grandmother Josephine Banda after they noticed signs suggesting […]

Social Protection: Zambia now ranks 7th in Africa – By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka News

Social Protection: Zambia now ranks 7th in Africa – By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka

  • Breaking News Zambia

One of the three fundamental functions of government, according to economist Richard Musgrave, is the distribution function. This is the responsibility of government to ensure that the benefits of economic growth are shared fairly across society by reducing poverty, addressing inequality and creating opportunities for all citizens. Social spending refers to government expenditure on programmes