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Disaster management agency appeals for collective action in crisis response efforts

The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) has renewed its appeal for collaboration from businesses, development agencies, and individuals to bolster government’s disaster ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Economy

Govt expands support for artisanal, small-scale miners, grants 680 mining rights in 2024

The Zambian government has reported significant progress in supporting artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), granting 680 new mining rights in 2024. Minister of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

International

Eight countries face HIV drug shortage due to US foreign aid freeze

Eight countries – six of them in Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya and Lesotho – could soon run out of HIV drugs following the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Govt reportedly strikes $30 million Public-Private Partnership deal with investor to complete UNZA hostels

The government has announced plans to enter into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with an unnamed investor who has pledged a US$30 million investment ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Ex-President Lungu begs Hichilema to evacuate ex-Minister Mwamba for medical treatment abroad

Former President Edgar Lungu has appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to consider evacuating former Defence Minister, Geoffrey Mwamba, commonly known as GBM, for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Labour ministry reviews national productivity policy to address market trends

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has begun reviewing Zambia’s National Productivity Policy to align it with emerging labour market trends and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 18, 20250

Metro

Medical body warns of rising mental health crisis among medical professionals

The Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has raised the alarm over a growing mental health crisis among medical professionals, citing increased ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 18, 20250

Sports

FAZ Central province elects new executives, focus shifts to north-western

The Football Association of Zambia in Central Province has completed the line up for the next four years with Ernest Silomba elected as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 17, 20250

Power and Politics

Govt claims over 1.3 million Zambians benefit from cash for work programme

The government has claimed that a total of 1,311,633 individuals have benefitted from the Cash for Work Programme, covering the period from August ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 17, 20250

International

Rwanda cuts ties with Belgium over DR Congo conflict

Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been “consistently undermined” by the European nation during the ongoing conflict in the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 17, 20250

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