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Opposition forces resolve to fight off Hichilema on Bill 7, back Oasis Forum, write the president, report issue to UN AU, SADC

An alliance of opposition political parties has submitted an official letter to State House backing the Oasis Forum’s position on the constitutional amendment ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA2 days ago0

Race by Hichilema govt to push through with constitutional amendment gains momentum, as Bill 7 returned to parliament

The Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 has returned to the floor of the National Assembly, despite rejection from segments ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA2 days ago0

Power and Politics

Party leader, Sinkamba, warns Hichilema risks being charged for treason if he insists on implementing Bill 7

Green Party leader, Peter Sinkamba, has warned that President Hakainde Hichilema’s implementation of Bill 7, after it was declared unconstitutional, illegal, null and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA2 days ago0

Economy

Govt flags threats to non-timber forest products, launches bush2business project

The Zambian government has raised concern that forest degradation driven by charcoal production, land-use change, and climate impacts is threatening Non-Timber Forest Products ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA3 days ago0

International

Nigeria reportedly grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s opposition presidential candidate, Costa

The Nigerian government has granted special protection to the Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate, Fernando Costa, due to reports of imminent threats to his life, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA3 days ago0

Metro

Zambia Immigration Department confirms arrest of 24 for illegal entry

The Zambian Department of Immigration has confirmed the apprehension of 24 suspected illegal immigrants in two separate operations conducted by the Kabwe Regional ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA3 days ago0

Economy

Government set to consolidate gaming laws, establish regulatory authority

Government has announced plans to consolidate six separate pieces of legislation into a single Act and establish the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Authority ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA3 days ago0

‘Why we shunned further dialogue,’ Oasis Forum explains stalled talks with govt, calls on Zambians to defend constitutionalism

The Oasis Forum has condemned Zambian government’s decision to suspend dialogue on the constitutional amendment process and its refusal to consider withdrawing Bill ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA3 days ago0

Metro

Police investigate alleged abduction of five-month-old baby in Lusaka

The Zambia Police Service has launched an investigation into a case in which a five-month-old child was allegedly stolen. The incident occurred on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA3 days ago0

Mining & Energy

Mukabamo Copper Mines to face stiff penalties for tailings dam collapse in Mwense, Zambian govt vows

Poor structural integrity of the dam embankments and the absence of a protective liner to prevent seepage into underground water led to the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA3 days ago0

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