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Govt names Applied Sciences Technology Ltd as ‘independent consultant’ for probe into Kafue river pollution

Government has engaged Applied Sciences Technology Limited as the main independent consultant to conduct an assessment of the pollution of the Kafue River ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 19, 20250

Kafwaya joins colleague, Kapyanga, on list of suspended PF lawmakers banned 30 days from Zambian parliament

First Deputy Speaker, Attractor Chisangano, has suspended Lunte Patriotic Front lawmaker, Mutotwe Kafwaya, from parliament for 30 days for allegedly exhibiting disorderly conduct ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 18, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia unveils 2024–2028 strategy to cut K5 billion pharmaceuticals import bill

Zambia continues to grapple with high levels of pharmaceutical imports which account for close to 90 percent of the national requirement, resulting in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 18, 20250

Metro

Govt announces extension of student loan scheme to Levy Mwanawasa Medical University

Education Minister, Douglas Syakalima, has announced the extension of the national student loan scheme to Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, making it the 10th ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 18, 20250

Metro

Zambia records 174 cholera cases, two deaths as outbreak spreads across border

Zambia has recorded a cumulative total of 174 cases of cholera, with two deaths, giving a case fatality rate of 1.1 percent, the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 18, 20250

Economy

Stanbic credits Zambia’s policy reforms for driving energy investments (video)

Stanbic Bank has attributed the successful implementation of various energy projects, particularly in solar, to the favorable environmental policy framework provided by the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 18, 20250

Economy

Zambia pushes for liberalized air transport market to boost regional connectivity

Zambia has initiated dialogues with countries including South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Tanzania, Burundi, and Kenya to incorporate provisions that promote liberalized market access, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 18, 20250

Power and Politics

Speaker Mutti sends Kapyanga on 14-day suspension over alleged contemptuous remarks

Patriotic Front (PF) Mpika Central Member of Parliament, Francis Kapyanga, has been suspended for 14 days from Parliament after being found guilty of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 18, 20250

Metro

Minister Nzovu blames ZESCO for water shortages in Mtendere, Kalikiliki

Water Development and Sanitation Minister, Collins Nzovu, has attributed the water shortage in Lusaka’s Mtendere, Kalikiliki compounds and surrounding areas to limited pumping ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 17, 20250

Economy

Consumer Protection Commission warns public against online scams, urges vigilance in digital transactions

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has urged members of the public to exercise caution when transacting with online businesses. CCPC Senior ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 17, 20250

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