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COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Fr James Phiri says government should not interfere with how the Church operates, as it has established structures that guide its operations. On Monday, Information and Media Permanent…
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says the German Embassy in Zambia will close its Consular and Visa section from October 30 November 15, 2026, due to construction works. In a statement, Wednesday, the Ministry…
LAWYER Dickson Jere has called for amendments to the law to tighten restrictions on the acquisition of land by foreigners. Jere says investor permits, permanent residence permits and provisions which allow companies with majority Zambian…
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the removal of traders from streets is not meant to undermine their work, but to give them dignity. Vice-President Nalumango says clearing traders off the streets should not be seen as disrespecting…
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says the only healing the country needs is for the opposition to accept that they lost the elections and move on. Kavindele says any existing problems are being caused by the opposition’s failure to…
POLICE Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi has confirmed that he has been retired from the Zambia Police Service in national interest, but has declined to comment on the reasons behind the decision. His retirement “in the national…
ZAMBIA has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027- 2029 term. In a statement, Tuesday, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe said Zambia’s election marked a significant…
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila was yesterday attacked by suspected UPND cadres at the Supreme Court. Mwila, who claims the UPND is after his life, has warned the ruling party that it will not be in power forever, citing how…
Hundreds of fight fans packed into the ball room of the Indigo Hotel Friday as the venue was transformed into a professional boxing arena for Southpaw Series 2.
EASTERN Province permanent secretary Paul Thole has confirmed that deputy permanent secretary Dr Lewis Mwape has been fired. Dr Mwape was appointed Eastern Province deputy permanent secretary in March 2024, after serving in Northern…
THE Ministry of Health says it has realigned staff at its headquarters office, redirecting 123 affected officers to their substantive primary stations. Meanwhile, Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi says personnel found not to possess…
A 65-year-old Cayman man and his granddaughter, aged 7, have died after what is suspected to be a carbon monoxide poisoning accident.
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says UPND candidate Felix Mulwanda will be declared duly elected Mayor of Mbala on November 5, 2026, following the withdrawal of PAP candidate Pythias Sichitalwe on Monday. Sichitalwe, the…
GOVERNMENT has condemned the attacks by the Houthi rebels targeting King Khalid International Airport and infrastructure, resulting in the loss of lives and injury to over 300 people. The BBC reports that on Sunday, a Pakistani man was…
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) will still purchase crops needed for the national strategic reserve next marketing season. Hamasaka has, however, reminded the public that FRA…
SHIWANG’ANDU NRPUP MP Stephen Kampyongo says it will be difficult for members of parliament to meet the high expectations of their constituents if government reduces the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation. Finance and National…
INFORMATION and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says it is advisable for clergy facing “serious” allegations to step aside pending the outcome of judicial or disciplinary processes. Kawana says no one is above the law, adding that…
ITALIAN Ambassador to Zambia Enrico De Agostini says he will work with Lusaka Mayor Mwewa Chitambala on the Keep Lusaka Clean campaign. Ambassador Agostini has also cautioned against scammers who promise to bring back lost lovers, enlarge…
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has advertised eight job vacancies, which include senior management positions, following the recent dismissal of its entire workforce. The vacancies come after Health Minister…
POLICE in Livingstone have detained a truck driver over the death of his wife, whom he allegedly assaulted two days earlier. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident but withheld the man’s…
ZCCM Investments Holdings has handed over dividend cheques of K110 million to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), K32 million to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning and K27 million to NAPSA. ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson…
MBALA mayoral Progressive Alliance Party (PAP) candidate Pythias Sichitalwe has withdrawn from the upcoming by-election, citing financial challenges as the reason for his decision. His withdrawal comes after his official nomination on…
THE Luanshya Municipal Council has given street vendors until Sunday, October 18, 2026, to relocate from roadsides, pavements and other undesignated trading areas to markets. The council has warned that vendors who fail to relocate by the…
A TANZANIAN truck driver is on the run after allegedly attempting to steal copper blisters he was transporting. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga says the truck was found with its tarpaulin and ratchets cut off and lying beside…