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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has re-appointed his advisory team, retaining officials who have served in his administration since 2021. Those re-appointed include Christopher Mundia as Special Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs,…
THE Chongwe Subordinate Court has convicted Chongwe District Health Office Director Dr Mweene Tembalami Nseluke of corruption involving over K300,000. ACC Head of Corporate Communications Joseph Mwenya said Nseluke was found guilty on 10…
NIGERIA’S Director for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Steel Development, Ime Ekrikpo, has warned that Africa risks being locked out of premium markets if it continues to produce minerals needed for the global energy transition…
THE Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) has advised water users to prepare for reduced river inflows and limited groundwater recharge during the coming season. According to the latest Hydrological bulletin, the Kafue, Southern…
FORMER Justice minister Given Lubinda says Emmanuel Jay Banda must be subjected to the due process of the law like any other citizen. Lubinda adds that any arrested person must be presented before a court of law within 48 hours. Police on…
CHAPTER One Foundation (COF) has called on the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to immediately publish its Trends Report or provide a clear public explanation for the delay. Chapter One Foundation Executive Director Josiah Kalala says…
“I WAS involved in bribing voters during the August elections”, former Mwandi Local Court Magistrate Humphrey Sifali has told the Mongu High Court. Sifali, aged 41, says despite testifying against Iris Kaingu, he voted for her and still…
STATE House says President Hakainde Hichilema has not delayed appointing the remaining Cabinet ministers, arguing that government is still functioning despite their absence. Recently, political analyst Dr Euston Chiputa urged President…
HEALTH Minister Prof Roma Chilengi says government will embark on appointments and promotions of health workers serving in acting positions to ensure a motivated workforce. Meanwhile, Prof Chilengi says the rapid increase in mining…
JACK Mwiimbu says no responsible government can report security matters to citizens, even when questioned on how certain individuals are arrested by law enforcement agencies (LEAs). Mwiimbu, who is Monze East UPND MP, has wondered why…
THE Solwezi Subordinate Court, Economic and Financial Crimes Division, has sentenced a former Solwezi Municipal Council officer to three months’ simple imprisonment and a K70,000 fine for corruption involving over K100,000. Anti-Corruption…
PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda has been released from prison after serving an 18-month jail sentence for defaming President Hakainde Hichilema. However, Nakacinda is still facing a separate charge of seditious practices, with the…
THE Zambia Police Service says 12,865 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide in the third quarter of 2026, resulting in 859 deaths. Police Spokesperson Chipo Kaitisha says Lusaka Province recorded the highest number of accidents,…
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says President Hakainde Hichilema will travel to Zimbabwe to attend the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…
LUSAKA Province Permanent Secretary Joe Kalusa has suspended the Chilanga District Health Director, alongside three other staff at Mondengwa Mini Hospital for negligence. In the video below, a spot check conducted by Mondengwa Ward…
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has warned that he will take tough action against government officials who delay projects during his second term in office. President Hichilema says his interest is to serve the 21 million Zambians, rather than…
FORMER Energy minister Yamfwa Mukanga says the country should brace itself for possible loadshedding due to reduced water allocations for power generation at Lake Kariba. Mukanga’s remarks come after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA)…
CIVIL Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (CSAWUZ) Secretary General Terry Muyenga says civil servants who are unwilling to serve the government of the day should resign. On Friday, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango said all civil…
STATE House says only “bogus” organisations can question the apprehension of a suspect who publicly called for the “assassination” of the Head of State. And Home Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo has…
THE latest Auditor General’s Report has revealed that 364 packs of expired renal dialysis consumables (CAPD Fluids) valued at K176,176 were issued to patients at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and Livingstone Teaching Hospital.…
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo says government is not aware of reports that armed individuals are searching for Mutotwe Kafwaya’s grave, urging anyone affected to report the matter to the police.…
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has recognised NRPUP leader Ezra Tembo as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament. The announcement comes amid confusion within the NRPUP after Shiwang’andu member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo…
TONSE Alliance Secretary General Muhabi Lungu says lawyers had requested that Brian Mundubile and his co-accused be kept in Lusaka to make it easier to consult them as they prepare arguments for their constitutional bail application.…
A memorial event for a seven-year-old schoolgirl and airline employee Elvis Green, who both died in a tragic incident at a home in the East End, is to be held today, 21 Oct.