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Poor tax payers shouldn’t be made to build mansions for ex-presidents, VPs —DPP rejects proposed draft law

Zambia’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has rejected the proposed Benefits of Former Presidents and Former Vice-Presidents Bill, 2026, arguing that it confuses dignity ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 12, 20260

Power and Politics

UBZ condemns extra-judicial killings by Zambia police in Chibolya, calls for immediate probe

President of the United for Better Zambia (UBZ), Hector Soondo, has strongly condemned the reported police killings in Chibolya Compound, describing the incident ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Sports

Häuptle misses Brazil FIFA series as contract talks stall

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that Copper Queens head coach, Nora Häuptle, would not travel with the team for the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Power and Politics

Opposition parties question timing, motives behind new judicial appointments by President Hichilema

Concerns have emerged over the recent appointment of judges in Zambia, with the opposition Democratic Union (DU)questioning both the timing and intent behind ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Controversy trails judicial appointments, Sampa dissolves PF structures, as maize exports resume. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. State House says President Hakainde Hichilema has made ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Power and Politics

Office of the Vice President warns of weak coordination in displacement, compensation processes

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has raised concern over weak coordination among government institutions, resulting in inconsistent compensation practices across similar ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Metro

Police kill five suspected criminals in Chibolya after alleged assault on officer

Police in Lusaka say they have gunned down five dangerous criminals involved in various criminal activities in the city, among them Joseph Zulu, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Power and Politics

Citizen First leader, Kalaba, raises the alarm over electoral integrity ahead of 2026 polls

Harry Kalaba, president of the Citizen First (CF) Party, has expressed concerns over the state of the electoral process ahead of the general ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Metro

Institute threatens ZAMMSA over illegally appointed procurement officers

The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) has warned that it would take disciplinary action against all officers allegedly holding procurement and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Mining & Energy

Energy Board fines 29 companies for breaching license conditions

The Energy Regulation Board has taken enforcement action against 29 companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to meet statutory obligations, following compliance ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 10, 20260

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