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Economy

Zambia, Burundi strengthen agricultural ties with focus on seed trade, climate-smart farming

Zambia and Burundi have reaffirmed their commitment to developing sustainable agricultural partnerships aimed at benefiting farmers and agribusinesses in both countries. The two ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 22, 20250

Power and Politics

M’membe urges united opposition to rescue Zambia from alleged betrayed promises

Socialist Party (SP) President, Dr. Fred M’membe, has renewed calls for unity among opposition parties and civil society, warning that Zambia stands at ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 22, 20250

Economy

Zambia Railways suspends Livingstone–Kitwe passenger train service after derailment

Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has announced the temporary suspension of passenger train services between Livingstone and Kitwe following the derailment of a goods ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Cyber law reforms target online crimes, not free speech —Simuuwe

The ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) has dismissed allegations by opposition political parties that the amended Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 21, 20250

Lifestyle

Kalulushi model, Mwamulima, crowned Miss Universe Zambia 2025

Kalulushi-based model Kunda Mwamulima has been crowned Miss Universe Zambia 2025, emerging victorious among 20 contestants. Mwamulima will represent Zambia at the 74th ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 21, 20250

Power and Politics

President Hichilema, opposition leaders mourn Pope Francis

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday. In ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Rumbles within journalism community get louder, as body insists Zambia Institute of Journalism bill will proceed despite opposition

The Media Liaison Committee (MLC) has reaffirmed that the process to enact the Zambia Institute of Journalism (ZIJ) Bill—a media self-regulatory framework—will proceed, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Private journalists, not government seeking modification of Zambia Media Council Bill —Mweetwa

The government has denied reports that it had initiated the process of enacting the Zambia Institute of Journalists (ZIJ) Bill or generated any ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20250

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to social protection as Kaumbwe Constituency receives donation from Foundation

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive social protection through the National Social Protection Policy launched in March and currently under implementation. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Media bodies reject proposed journalism bill, call for strengthened self-regulation

A consortium of seven media organisations has called on the government to withdraw the proposed Zambia Institute of Journalism Bill and instead strengthen ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20250

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