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Intrigues in ruling UPND, as man claiming leadership says he founded party, but faces threat of legal action

The escalating power struggle within the United Party for National Development (UPND) has taken a dramatic turn, with Patrick Banda positioning himself as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 6, 20260

Senior youth leaders quit Socialist Party within hours of key appointment

Zambia’s Socialist Party (SP) has been hit by a wave of sudden resignations among its top youth leadership, including newly appointed National Youth ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 6, 20260

Power and Politics

Ruling UPND launches internal elections ahead of 2026 General Assembly

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has begun its internal election process ahead of a General Assembly scheduled for April 15, 2026, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 6, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: Novastar Ventures closes $147 million fund for African startups (Tech Africa)

Novastar Ventures has reached the final close of its third fund, raising US$147 million to invest in climate-focused and impact-driven startups across Africa. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 5, 20260

Metro

Gwembe constituency students cry out over welfare concerns at Eden University

Students sponsored under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Gwembe Constituency have raised concerns about challenges affecting their welfare and learning conditions at ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 5, 20260

Economy

Paramount Chief, Mphezeni, warns against environmental destruction, backs govt climate efforts

Paramount Chief Mphezeni has warned that his Chiefdom will not tolerate individuals engaged in activities that destroyed the environment and worsened climate change, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 5, 20260

Metro

World Bank hails Zambia’s progress in social protection, poverty reduction

The World Bank has praised Zambia for the progress and impact achieved in its social protection sector, saying the reforms had played a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 4, 20260

Economy

Civil society group urges transparency on fuel tax relief, warns rural poor hit hardest

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has called for greater transparency in government dealings with oil-producing countries and welcomed the TAZAMA pipeline ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 4, 20260

Power and Politics

Ex-student’s union leader, Mwanza, fears hijack of UNZA students body by politicians

Democratic Progressive Party leader, Antonio Mwanza, says the University of Zambia’s (UNZA) strength exists in its independence and its ability to represent all ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 3, 20260

Power and Politics

Civil group calls for nationwide audit of Zambia’s CDF spending

The Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia (AAAZ) has called on the government to undertake a nationwide audit of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 3, 20260

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