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Kalaba criticises govt’s visa-free policy, cites security, economic concerns

Citizens First party leader, Harry Kalaba, has urged President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration to reconsider its decision to waive visa requirements for 53 additional ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambian govt warns local truck drivers harassing foreign counterparts over alleged takeover of their jobs

The Zambian government has expressed concern over reports of local truck drivers harassing foreign counterparts, warning that such actions were unlawful and threaten ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

Congress of Trade Unions urges Zambian govt to address inequality, high taxes, rising costs in 2025

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has urged the government to adopt inclusive economic policies in 2025 to combat inequality, boost productivity, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

Rights Commission lauds Zambia’s endorsement of global protocols abolishing death penalty

The Human Rights Commission has praised the Zambian government for its recent accession to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 22, 20240

Group reports electoral malpractices in Kawambwa by-elections, says poll marred by violence, intimidation, harassment, other irregularities

The Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation (ADEG) has condemned the alleged electoral malpractices reported during the Kawambwa parliamentary by-elections held on December 20, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 22, 20240

Economy

Zambia to host 2025 Lake Tanganyika Authority conference

Zambia has been selected to host the 13th Ordinary Meeting of the Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) Conference of Ministers in October 2025. This ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 22, 20240

Economy

‘Don’t panic,’ Govt calms fuel supply fears, says Zambia currently holds 10.2 million litres of petrol; diesel, 30.4 million litres

The government has reassured citizens of sufficient national fuel stocks, despite stockouts reported at filling stations in several districts. Energy Regulation Board (ERB) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 22, 20240

Sports

Zambia Premier League decries rising hooliganism, warns against misconduct

The Zambian Premier League (ZPL) has expressed grave concern over the increasing incidents of hooliganism and unsportsmanlike behavior during league matches, which threaten ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 21, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambia ratifies treaty to end death penalty, joins global movement

Zambia has officially become a party to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), aimed at ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 20, 20240

Power and Politics

‘Zambia bigger than any individual, political party,’ ZCTU cautions against polarization, intolerance

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has expressed concern over rising political polarisation, warning that it threatens national unity and progress. Speaking ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 20, 20240

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