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Golden Party of Zambia urges President Hichilema to halt constitutional review process

Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) President, Jackson Silavwe, has joined growing calls for President Hakainde Hichilema to abandon the ongoing constitutional review process ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20250

Power and Politics

Socialist party, Tonse Alliance finalizing talks on coalition to edge UPND out of power —Tembo

The Tonse Alliance has confirmed that the Socialist Party (SP), led by Dr. Fred M’membe, has officially applied to join the opposition coalition. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20250

Govt orders release of ex-defence minister, Mwamba, 12 others on medical grounds; says no political prisoners in Zambia

Government may have moved to douse social tension in the country by authorizing the release of notable incarcerated individuals. This is as Home ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20250

Metro

Zambia: 498 die from 8,809 road traffick accidents in first quarter 2025, according to police

Zambia recorded 8,809 road traffic accidents in the first quarter of 2025, resulting in 498 fatalities, according to Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga. Lusaka ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20250

Economy

NAPSA reportedly waives K1.73 billion in penalties since January 2024, extends implementation period to three years

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has reportedly waived K1.73 billion in penalties, benefiting 7,240 applicants as of April 13, 2025, under its ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 17, 20250

Economy

Consumer body warns of health risks as industrial sugar floods informal markets

The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has raised the alarm over illegal distribution of industrial sugar, which is meant solely for industrial and manufacturing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

Japan, Zambia launch emergency El Niño response for smallholder farmers

The government in collaboration with Japan has officially launched the Emergency Response to El Nino Drought on Smallholder Farmers in the country to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Power and Politics

EU seeks clarity on Zambia’s electoral, constitutional reform plans ahead of 2026 polls

The European Union (EU) has expressed interest in understanding Zambia’s proposed electoral and constitutional reforms, as well as the extent of consultations with ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Economy

Chamber of commerce urges policy reforms to de-risk investments in Zambia’s energy sector

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has underscored the need to de-risk investments, enhance data sharing, and co-design policies that support ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

Metro

Labour ministry intervenes in contractual dispute between Young Phiroz, workers

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says it has intervened to assist 94 workers from Young Phiroz General Dealers in securing redundancy ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 16, 20250

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