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Hichilema denies tax holiday allegations, cites increased mining revenue under UPND reforms

President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed assertions by opposition parties that his administration has extended tax holidays to major mining firms such as First ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20250

Power and Politics

HRC wants enactment of anti-torture law, as Zambia marks international day for victims of torture

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has called for the enactment of a law criminalizing torture in Zambia as the country joins the rest ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s nationwide geological survey on track for 2026 completion, mines ministry confirms

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has confirmed that the high-resolution nationwide aerial geophysical survey remains on track for completion by mid-2026. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20250

Power and Politics

Govt warns local contractors over substandard works, urges skills retention

The government has issued a strong call to action for local contractors to improve the quality and durability of infrastructure projects, warning that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20250

Power and Politics

Mpundu faults CCTV Bill, warns of government overreach, threats to civil liberties

Leader of the Movement for Good Governance, Binwell Mpundu has criticized the government for planning to enact a law that threatens and undermines ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 26, 20250

Economy

Zambia identifies 20 locusts hotspots across three provinces, as 23,321.3 hectares of land affected

Twenty districts across Western, Central, and Southern provinces have been classified as locust hotspots due to increased populations or breeding activity of Red ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 25, 20250

Power and Politics

‘We won’t allow false narrative,’ Lungu family demands apology, accuses govt of mistreating late President

The family of late President Edgar Lungu is demanding an apology from the Zambian government for what they describe as mistreatment of the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 25, 20250

Metro

Kalumbila mine truck accident claims life, Labour ministry pledges probe, stronger safety measures

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has confirmed that death of a dump truck driver at Kalumbila Mine, which occurred on June ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 25, 20250

Metro

Zambian govt activates emergency water infrastructure works at Teaching Hospital to address supply crisis

The government has commenced urgent infrastructure works at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) to stabilise and improve water supply, following persistent challenges that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 25, 20250

Economy

Lobito corridor key to unlocking intra-African trade, global market access, says Minister Tayali

Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, says the Lobito Corridor will significantly enhance Africa’s connectivity, boost intra-African trade, and open access to global ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 25, 20250

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