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Socialist party claims it has better plans for Zambia’s agriculture. Here’s why

The Socialist Party (SP) has condemned government’s handling of the agricultural sector, accusing President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration of failing to deliver on key ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 22, 20250

Power and Politics

Golden Party leader, Silavwe, calls for debt swap, tax cuts to boost economy

Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) leader, Jackson Silavwe, has urged the government to introduce a debt swap programme for civil servants and workers ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20250

Economy

Govt urges businesses to prepare for local content bill

The government has urged the business community to enhance their capacity in preparation for the anticipated Local Content Bill, which is expected to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20252

Metro

Zambia’s prison audit shows 16% of inmates are awaiting trial, often held in cells with criminals

The 2023 Prison Audit Report has exposed severe overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, food shortages, and poor rehabilitation programs in Zambia’s 87 correctional facilities, calling ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20250

Massive shakeup in govt, as President Hichilema makes ministerial changes, terminating multiple key appointments (See list)

President Hakainde Hichilema has executed a significant reshuffle in his administration, terminating the appointments of several key officials at Ministerial and Permanent Secretary ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia weighs in on impact of U.S. $600 million aid freeze, as authorities await details

The Zambian government has stated that it was premature to fully assess the potential impact of the United States’ aid freeze, as the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20250

Sports

Trident FC reshuffles coaching staff, appoints Chilufya as head coach

Trident Football Club has announced a major shake-up of its technical bench, reportedly parting ways with Head Coach Ernest Kofi by mutual agreement. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Chief Whip Mulusa states conditions under which opposition lawmakers will be allowed to table discussions on cost of living

Parliamentary Government Chief Whip, Stafford Mulusa, has urged opposition Members of Parliament to present a Private Member’s Motion under Standing Orders 89 to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Govt speaks on health status of ex-president Lungu, former minister Nawakwi

The Zambian government has refused to disclose the health status of former President Edgar Lungu and Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Climate change worsening gender-based violence in Zambia, says Vice President Nalumango

Vice President Mutale Nalumango has expressed concern over the increasing vulnerability of women to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which she says is being exacerbated ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 20, 20250

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