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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he did not travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for medical treatment but went there for work. President Hichilema has urged citizens to “buy into” the Grow Zambia Agenda strategy to build a better…
GOVERNMENT has confirmed a pollution incident affecting the Kafue River and its tributaries in Chingola District, involving Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). Green Economy and Environment Minister Dr Gilbert Siame says ZEMA received a…
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has urged officers to continue conducting their duties impartially, with integrity and discipline, stressing that crime does not pause once elections are over. Addressing police officers…
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested four people for the production of suspected counterfeit fertiliser and money laundering. The four have also been charged with conspiracy to commit a felony and possession of property…
THE National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) says it is still consulting on whether to take part in the upcoming polls, considering that by-elections are expensive. NRPUP president Ezra Tembo says the party is,…
FORMER justice minister Given Lubinda says treason allegations are “extremely” serious and must be handled with maximum seriousness, restraint and respect for the law. Lubinda says the detention of suspects should not continue for as long…
SOCIALIST Party General Secretary Dr Cosmas Musumali says the arrest of Archbishop Alick Banda is UPND’s way of signalling that not even church leaders are immune from what he describes as government repression. In an interview, Tuesday,…
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government is ready to reform laws to enhance business operations, stating that this is why he wanted the UPND to have enough MPs. And President Hichilema says he hates gambling because it is a business…
Bermuda beat Cayman by 42 runs to win the 2026 North American Cricket Cup final at the Jimmy Powell Oval on Sunday.
THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has expressed concern over what it describes as arbitrary arrests, military presence in civilian spaces and unlawful use of force resulting in loss of life. ZCCB president Archbishop…
GOVERNMENT has declared a new cholera outbreak after recording 304 cases and 11 deaths across seven districts in five provinces as of September 29. Acting Health Minister Dr Gilbert Siame says the first case was confirmed on August 13…
STREET vendors were yesterday seen trading along major roads such as Cairo Road, Lumumba Road and Freedom Way, despite the deadline for them to vacate the Central Business District. However, along Simon Mwewa Lane, no vendors were seen,…
THIRTEEN schoolgirls in Siavonga have been admitted to hospital after their friend opened pepper spray in the dormitory, believing it was mosquito repellent. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the…
JACK Mwiimbu says the UPND has no intention of silencing the Catholic Church and that the arrest of Archbishop Alick Banda is a matter between him and the State. The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) on Monday arrested Archbishop Banda…
POLITICAL analyst Dr Euston Chiputa says leaders should learn to accept criticism instead of arresting their critics, warning that such actions could damage Zambia’s democracy. His remarks come amid concerns over the arrests and detention…
PRESIDENTIAL Legal Advisor Christopher Mundia says proportional-representation and nominated MPs are not lesser MPs simply because they do not have constituencies, as they still have responsibilities in Parliament. His remarks come as the…
CATHOLIC faithful and priests braved the sun outside Lusaka Central Prison, commonly known as Chimbokaila, yesterday as they waited for the release of Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda, who had remained detained despite being granted bail on…
Former premier Wayne Panton and his wife Jane have opened up about the suicide of their son Alex and appealed for youngsters struggling with their mental health to seek help.
MRCU is expected to be without any operational airplanes for several days during peak time for mosquitoes.
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the continued decline in inflation during the August general election showed that his government remained disciplined and prudent despite being in an election season. He adds that this was achieved despite…
GOVERNMENT has signed a US$2 billion agreement with UAE-based DIHAD Sustainable Project Management to build a Medical City in Lusaka. Minister of Health Prof Roma Chilengi signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday at the…
BUSINESS came to a standstill along Simon Mwewa Road in Lusaka yesterday after street vendors, some dressed in UPND regalia, staged a protest against their planned eviction from the streets. Recently, the Lusaka City Council issued notices…
THE Chinese government has donated various agricultural equipment to the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) to help the defence wing scale up its contribution to the Grow Zambia Agenda. Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing says the donation, which…
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr Kennedy Lishimpi says there is need to embrace digital health solutions to improve management, supply chain visibility and service delivery. And a Brazilian delegation from…