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Zambia intensifies surveillance to combat antimicrobial resistance in all health facilities

The Zambian government has intensified surveillance and monitoring of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by implementing microbiology programmes in all health facilities. University Teaching Hospital ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 23, 20250

Power and Politics

Party leader, Banda, dismisses President Hichilema’s recent cabinet reshuffle as cosmetic

Peoples Alliance for Change (PAC) leader, Andyford Banda, has criticised President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent reshuffle of provincial ministers and permanent secretaries, calling the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 23, 20250

Ex-MP, Banda, alleges politicization of Ncwala event, warns Hichilema against endorsement by alleged ‘PF rebels’

Former Kasenengwa Member of Parliament, Sensio Banda, has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to exercise caution in his interactions with rebel Patriotic Front Members ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 23, 20250

Economy

Danger! Zambia issues health alert over consuming fish from Kafue River, Mwambashi stream, others

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has issued an alert advising people against consuming fish from the Kafue River, Mwambashi Stream and other ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 23, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s airborne mineral survey reaches 35.4% in zone A, expands national coverage by 9.5%

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced that the geophysical airborne survey in Zone A, covering the southern border, has achieved ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 23, 20250

Power and Politics

Socialist party claims it has better plans for Zambia’s agriculture. Here’s why

The Socialist Party (SP) has condemned government’s handling of the agricultural sector, accusing President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration of failing to deliver on key ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 22, 20250

Power and Politics

Golden Party leader, Silavwe, calls for debt swap, tax cuts to boost economy

Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) leader, Jackson Silavwe, has urged the government to introduce a debt swap programme for civil servants and workers ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20250

Economy

Govt urges businesses to prepare for local content bill

The government has urged the business community to enhance their capacity in preparation for the anticipated Local Content Bill, which is expected to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20250

Metro

Zambia’s prison audit shows 16% of inmates are awaiting trial, often held in cells with criminals

The 2023 Prison Audit Report has exposed severe overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, food shortages, and poor rehabilitation programs in Zambia’s 87 correctional facilities, calling ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20250

Massive shakeup in govt, as President Hichilema makes ministerial changes, terminating multiple key appointments (See list)

President Hakainde Hichilema has executed a significant reshuffle in his administration, terminating the appointments of several key officials at Ministerial and Permanent Secretary ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 21, 20250

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