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Economy

ZACCI boss, Nasilele, urges stronger government-private sector synergy to drive Africa’s industrial agenda

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has called for enhanced collaboration among governments, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and the private sector ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Economy

Five Zambian SMEs receive $100,000 equipment boost, head to Japan for business exchange

Five Zambian enterprises have each been awarded equipment support worth US$20,000—totalling US$100,000—under the Joint Empowerment Programme (JEP), a collaborative initiative between Zambia and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Metro

Ex-ZAMMSA chief, Nyasulu, alleges political interference, blames chaotic governance for institution’s woes

Former Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General, Victor Nyasulu, has described the state of governance at the institution as chaotic, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia records over 2,000 road deaths in 2024, nearly half are pedestrians, cyclists

Zambia recorded about 35,731 road traffic accidents in 2024, resulting in 2,199 fatalities, including 896 pedestrians and 190 cyclists, authorities have revealed. Minister ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Power and Politics

Three former ZAMMSA directors, five others arrested in Ministry of Health drug scandal (video)

Five individuals directly linked to a drug pilferage syndicate within the Ministry of Health have been arrested following investigations by the Taskforce on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Power and Politics

ZMP condemns law granting legal immunity to Zambia Revenue Authority staff

Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) has criticised the enactment of the Zambia Revenue Authority (Amendment) Act No. 26 of 2024, warning that the law ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Power and Politics

New Heritage party outlines how to check massive stealing of drugs in health ministry

The New Heritage Party has called on the government to establish an independent, multi-stakeholder Health Supply Chain Commission to oversee drug procurement and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Power and Politics

Local government minister, Sialubalo, warns CDF loan beneficiaries to pay back or risk jeopardising programme

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has issued a reminder to beneficiaries of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) empowerment loans, stressing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Lifestyle

Zambian film, Mwizukanji, wins best indigenous language award at 2025 AMVCAs

Mwizukanji, a Zambian feature film produced by Cosmas Ng’andwe, has won the Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa) award at the 11th Africa Magic ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

International

Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine as Europe issues ceasefire ultimatum

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15, 2025—just hours after European leaders visited Kyiv and demanded a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

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