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Lungu calls for political tolerance, unity in honour of Kaunda

Former Edgar Lungu has urged political leaders, to emulate late First Republican President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda and other freedom fighters’ spirit to tolerate ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 29, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia’s health minister calls for sustainable solutions to healthcare financing at 2025 spring meetings

Minister of Health, Dr. Elijah Muchima, has acknowledged the support from the Ministry of Finance and National Planning to the health sector despite ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 28, 20250

Economy

Exploratory talks held, as Chinese firm seeks local partners to establish electric vehicle assembly plant in Zambia

The Zambian government is reportedly exploring opportunities to establish cooperation with Chinese firm Launch Design to set up an Electric Vehicle (EV) Assembly ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 28, 20250

Power and Politics

Coalition advocates establishment of electoral court ahead of 2026 elections

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has urged Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila to urgently prioritise the establishment of a specialised Electoral Court ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 28, 20250

Power and Politics

Group calls for concurrent NRC, voter registration drives

The Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation (ADEG) has urged all eligible citizens to seize the opportunity to obtain their National Registration Cards (NRCs) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 28, 20250

Metro

Zambia Red Cross reportedly launches drought relief project in Gwembe

The Zambia Red Cross Society has reportedly launched an acute crisis project in Gwembe District to support vulnerable families affected by droughts linked ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 28, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Hands off Africa,’ NAREP condemns United States’ AFRICOM presence in Zambia

The National Restoration Party (NAREP) has demanded the immediate closure of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Office in Zambia, denouncing its operations ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s energy minister, Chikote, urges global partnerships to strengthen clean energy supply chains

Zambia’s Energy Minister Makozo Chikote has called for partnerships in improving clean energy supply chains in the country. Chikote said climate change seriously ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 26, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Naysaying zealots,’ UPND dismisses allegations of destabilising Socialist Party

The ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) has dismissed allegations of destabilizing the opposition Socialist Party (SP) following the resignation of SP ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 26, 20250

International

Rwanda, DRC sign landmark deal to respect sovereignty, draft peace plan by May 2, 2025

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed an agreement to respect each other’s sovereignty and draft a peace deal by ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 26, 20250

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