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Water utilities’ debt tops K2 billion as NGOs warn of donor exit from WASH sector

Zambia’s commercial water utilities are carrying a combined debt of over K2 billion as of April 2025, Parliament has heard. The disclosure was ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 7, 20250

Power and Politics

Govt dismisses U.S. health alert, assures Kitwe District water is safe

The Zambian government has assured citizens and stakeholders that water supplied to Kitwe District and surrounding areas on the Copperbelt Province was safe, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 7, 20250

Metro

Govt, UNICEF tackle harmful cultural practices undermining child protection

The Zambian government has raised concerns that deeply rooted cultural practices continue to fuel child marriages, violence, and neglect—threatening the rights and overall ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 7, 20250

Metro

Resident doctors oppose proposed hike in health insurance tariff, urge alternative financing measures

The Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) has opposed the proposed hike in tariffs by the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), urging ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 7, 20250

Economy

Economic growth must benefit workers too, says labour union, ZUFIAW

The Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers (ZUFIAW) has called for a review of wage structures and the introduction of tax ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 7, 20250

Economy

Govt moves to formalise mining in Luapula Province to empower communities

The government has announced plans to formalise mining operations in Luapula Province to ensure that local communities benefitted from the region’s mineral wealth. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 7, 20250

Power and Politics

Ex-envoy, Mwamba, urges govt to allow jailed PF chieftain, Kambwili, urgent medical attention

Zambia’s former Ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba, has appealed to the government to urgently allow former Information and Publicity Minister, Chishimba Kambwili, to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 7, 20250

Power and Politics

US imposes $5,000–$15,000 Visa bonds on Zambian, Malawian travelers starting August 20

Zambian and Malawian citizens traveling to the United States will be required to pay an amount of US$5,000, US$10,000, or US$15,000, for Visas ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 6, 20250

Power and Politics

Outgoing envoy, Sakala, highlights Zambia–Ethiopia ties, urges diplomats to embrace innovation

Out-going Zambian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Rose Sakala, has underscored the importance of the partnership between Zambia, Ethiopia, the AU, and UNECA in advancing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 6, 20250

U.S. orders staff out of Kitwe District over toxic mine spill from Sino metals, directs them to avoid municipal water

The U.S. government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all its personnel from Kitwe District on the Copperbelt Province and nearby areas affected ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 6, 20250

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