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Ex-lawmaker, Banda, lends voice to campaign regalia debate, slams ECZ, warns of threat to democracy

Former Kasenengwa Constituency lawmaker, Sensio Banda, has criticized the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban regalia of the non-participating ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 18, 20250

Economy

Food agency laments delays in purchase of white maize, names Northern, Luapula provinces as worst hit

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has reportedly purchased 102,578.27 metric tonnes of white maize so far since the commencement of the 2025 crop ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

Power and Politics

Electoral commission reiterates ban on non-compliant campaign regalia ahead of Mfuwe by-election

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), has reaffirmed that the use and wearing of campaign regalia which did not depict the symbol, colour ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

Economy

First Alliance Bank, ZCGS partner to unlock SME financing in Zambia

First Alliance Bank Zambia Ltd and the Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme (ZCGS) have entered into agreement aimed at enhancing access to finance for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

Economy

Zambia, EVC Investments sign $20 million green economy deal to promote electric vehicles, solar power generation

The Zambian government has signed a US$20 million green investment agreement with EVC Investments, focusing on the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

Metro

Mbala General hospital receives modern incinerator to boost biomedical waste management

The government has announced the handover of a modern macro-burn incinerator to Mbala General Hospital in Northern Province, aimed at strengthening biomedical waste ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

Metro

56 arrested in nationwide crackdown on medical supply theft

A total of 56 individuals have been arrested on various charges, including theft of medicines and medical supplies, theft by public servant, and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

Power and Politics

Socialist party fumes, alleges vote-buying in Mfuwe by-election

The Socialist Party (SP) has raised the alarm over alleged vote-buying in the ongoing Mfuwe parliamentary by-election, accusing the ruling United Party for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

Economy

Zambia aims for energy, food security as IDC signs $2 billion MoUs with Chinese firms for refinery, agriculture projects

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has reportedly signed two memorandum of understanding (MoUs) worth over US$2 billion with two major Chinese corporations, securing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

Metro

Security personnel reportedly absent as one brutally murdered at Rubis filling station robbery in Lusaka

Police in Lusaka have launched an investigation following a brutal incident of aggravated robbery and murder that occurred during the early hours of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 17, 20250

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