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Kenya set to increase its Haiti police contingent to 1000 officers

Kenya has pledged to send 600 additional police officers to Haiti in the coming weeks to assist in combating gangs that control much ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

PF threatens lawmakers Lubusha, Mungandu with sanctions over reported disparaging remarks

The Edgar Lungu-led Patriotic Front (PF) has cautioned two of its Members of Parliament, Andrew Lubusha (Chipangali) and Davison Mungandu (Chama South), warning ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

Why I’m supporting President Hichilema on proposed constitutional reforms —Kanyama

Lovemore Kanyama, a founding member of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), has called on Zambians to back President Hakainde Hichilema’s ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambian politician, Mpombo dies, remembered for unconventional use of complex language

Former Defence Minister George Wello Mpombo has died after a short illness, family members confirmed. Mpombo passed away on September 22, 2024, at ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 23, 20240

Metro

Govt claims K4.2 million allocated for school desks in Kanyama constituency

The government has approved K4.2 million for the procurement of 2,800 school desks for Kanyama Constituency. Nyambe Bulumba, the Lusaka City Council Assistant ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 23, 20240

Economy

Govt commits to investing in sustainable agriculture

The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in agricultural research, extension services, and infrastructure to foster sustainable agriculture. During the Site ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

Chanda blames past govts for energy crisis, says ZESCO abused by politicians for political patronage

Charles Chanda, leader of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), has cast blame on previous governments for Zambia’s ongoing power crisis, accusing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 23, 20240

Power and Politics

President Hichilema lauds violence-free by-elections, urges focus on development

President Hakainde Hichilema has commended the people of Kabalenge and Chidi wards in Mwansabombwe and Zimba districts for their peaceful campaigns during the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 22, 20240

Economy

Govt repealing key tourism laws to boost sector growth — Sikumba

The Zambian government has begun the process of repealing several tourism-related laws to align them with modern trends and enhance the sector’s performance. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 22, 20240

Economy

MCC approves $458 million compact to strengthen Zambia’s agriculture sector

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors has approved Zambia’s compact amounting to US$458 million, designed to spur inclusive economic growth in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 22, 20240

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