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Ex-Local Government Minister, Sejani, dies at 67. Here are a few things to remember about him

Former Minister of Local Government and Housing in the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD)-led government, Ackson Sejani, has died at the age of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 30, 20250

Economy

Zambia reaffirms commitment to nutrition-sensitive food systems at UN summit

The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming food systems as a vital step toward ending malnutrition and contributing to broader Africa ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 30, 20250

Power and Politics

Minister Haimbe says Hichilema’s Egypt visit attracted US$500 million in investment pledges

President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent state visit to Egypt has reportedly attracted private investment pledges of close to US$500 million towards setting up two ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Power and Politics

RPP, Mpundu oppose expanded powers for land registrar in amendment bill

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) leader, Leslie Chikuse, has opposed government plans to expand the powers of the Registrar of Lands, including the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Google’s $37M AI investment in Africa targets farms and forgotten languages (Techpoint Africa)

Google has announced a $37 million funding initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) development across Africa, with major investments aimed at improving food ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Economy

Haabazoka calls for transparency, strategic use of IMF’s $1.55 billion support

Economist Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka has called on the Zambian government to ensure transparency, discipline, and strategic investment in the use of the US$1.55 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Metro

Police launch probe into suspected murder of 31-year-old woman in Kalingalinga

Police in Lusaka have launched investigations into the suspected murder of Nalishebo Sikundu, aged 31, of Kalingalinga Compound. The body of Sikundu was ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Economy

Group urges shift to agroecology to combat hunger, climate change, cultural erosion

The Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB) has emphasized the need for the government to critically examine the components of the country’s ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema hails Norway’s support for UN reforms, invites investment in key sectors

President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed Norway’s consistent support for reforms at the United Nations Security Council, particularly the recognition of Africa’s rightful place ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Power and Politics

Botswana’s President Boko to attend Zambia’s 97th Agricultural show, hold bilateral talks with Hichilema

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has announced that Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, will attend the 97th Agricultural and Commercial ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20250

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