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Economy

Defence minister, Lufuma, calls for increased intra-Africa trade to drive economic growth

The Zambian government has called for increased intra-African trade to accelerate the continent’s economic growth and create sustainable jobs. Defence Minister, Ambrose Lufuma, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 3, 20250

Presbyterian council lampoons govt for economic woes, urges Hichilema to abandon constitutional reforms

The Archdiocese of Lusaka Presbyteral Council has called on the government to drop proposed constitutional amendments and instead focus on addressing urgent national ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Students reportedly launch Bally Network Campaign to drum support for Hichilema ahead 2026 polls

Students from higher learning institutions have reportedly launched the Bally Network Campaign to support President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election bid in the 2026 general ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 2, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambian government denies claims of blocking King Letsie III from Kuomboka ceremony

The Zambian government has dismissed rumours suggesting that it blocked King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho from attending the 2025 Kuomboka ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 2, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema welcomes new envoys, calls for stronger bilateral ties

President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners from India, Belarus, Bangladesh, and Canada, underscoring the importance of strengthening diplomatic ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 2, 20250

Economy

Govt anticipates drop in prices as diesel imports arrive Dar es Salaam, set to be pumped into TAZAMA pipeline

The Zambian government has confirmed the arrival of a 105,000 metric ton shipment of diesel at the Port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 2, 20250

Power and Politics

PF’s Chanda urges unity, warns against political, ethnic divisions

Patriotic Front (PF) Kanchibiya Constituency lawmaker, Sunday Chanda, has called on Zambians to reject any attempts—subtle or blatant—to divide the nation along political, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 2, 20250

Power and Politics

‘No to political expediency,’ Trade union backs constitutional reforms but opposes increase in nominated MPs

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has backed the government’s proposed constitutional amendments but expressed reservations over certain provisions, including the proposed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 2, 20250

Power and Politics

Electoral Commission reviewing 2019 delimitation report as part of broader constitutional reforms process —Kasaro

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is reviewing the 2019 Delimitation Report as part of the broader constitutional review process, Chief Electoral Officer ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 2, 20250

Power and Politics

PF still limping, as Mafinga lawmaker, Chabinga, dismisses expulsion by another factional leader, Sampa

Mafinga Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament, Robert Chabinga, has dismissed his alleged expulsion, along with other MPs, by faction leader Miles Sampa, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 2, 20250

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