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MELODY MUPETA Kitwe MINISTER of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu says over US$998 million has been invested to improve access to water and sanitation services to over 3.6 million Zambians since 2021. Mr Nzovu said this in a ministerial statement to highlight the ach

MICHAEL MIYOBA Lusaka GOVERNMENT has received 80 brand new motor vehicles from China, meant to strengthen operations of the Zambia Police Service and other internal security wings ahead of the August 13 general election. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the National Comma

MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka GOVERNMENT has amended the definition of ‘public gathering’ from three people contained in the Public Order Act to seven in the Public Gathering Bill. Acting Leader of Business in the House Jack Mwiimbu said the amendment follows the public outcry and plea

Says call in line with tireless effort to secure jobs, opportunities for Zambians CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged French investors to take full advantage of the policies and legal reforms the Zambian government hasintroduced across various sectors. Mr

WHEN Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu stood before Parliament to outline the achievements of his ministry since 2021, the figures he presented were nothing short of staggering. Over US$998 million invested, reaching more than 3.6 million Zambians! The pr

THE Drug Enforcement Commission and Zambia Police arrested 36 people during a joint operation at a Lusaka music festival, the commission said Wednesday. This is according to a statement was issued by DEC Deputy Public Relations Officer Theresa Mawere to the newsroom. Officers detaine

THE Zambia Police Service has opened an investigation into a confrontation between a traffic officer and a passenger that was recorded and circulated on social media. This is according to a statement was issued to the newsroom by Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi. The i

THE 13th Session of the National Assembly adjourned sine die yesterday and will be dissolved Friday ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections, as required by the Constitution. Speaker Nelly Mutti adjourned the House after a session marked by extended sittings and weekend debates as

PARLIAMENT on yesterday raised the minimum number of people required to constitute a public gathering from three to seven under the newly passed Public Gatherings Bill of 2026. Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu said the amendment responded to public concern

By Hans Buchmann The Zambian Kwacha has been performing remarkably well against major international currencies, and in my view, this is not happening by chance. The strengthening of the Kwacha reflects growing confidence in Zambia’s leadership and governance. Investors are increa