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Party chieftains, Banda and Sinkamba, lampoon Hichilema over anti-graft war, say govt only paying ‘lip service’

People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) leader, Andyord Banda, has accused the government of merely paying lip service to the fight against corruption, arguing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 12, 20250

International

South Sudan’s Kiir sacks two vice presidents, spy chief in major shake-up

South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir, has dismissed two of his vice-presidents, the country’s spy chief, and other senior officials in a sweeping government ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 12, 20250

Economy

Zambian govt calls for increased private sector investment in agriculture

The Zambian government is urging increased private sector investment in the agriculture sector to strengthen food security and drive national growth. Ministry of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 12, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia’s corruption perception index shows modest improvement, still below global average

Zambia’s latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score shows a slight reduction in corruption levels in the country with, a score of 39 out ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 12, 20250

Power and Politics

President Hichilema calls for regional infrastructure collaboration at AUDA meeting

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged collaboration between key African organizations, including the African Union Development Agency (AUDA), African Development Bank (AfDB), and African ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 11, 20250

Ex-president Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, arrested, released on bond over K8.8 million ranch; faces money laundering charges

Zambia’s former president, Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila has been formally charged and arrested by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC). The arrest of Tasila ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 11, 20250

Metro

Union calls for urgent action on rural teachers’ living conditions

The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has called on the government to urgently address the poor housing conditions teachers in rural areas ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 11, 20250

Power and Politics

Group warns opposition disunity could secure UPND’s 2026 victory (video)

The Southern African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has cautioned that Zambia’s opposition parties may struggle to unseat the ruling United ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 11, 20250

Economy

Trade enthusiast, Simumba, calls for tax reforms, infrastructure improvements to boost Zambia’s manufacturing sector

Trade enthusiast, Trevor Simumba, has called on the Zambian government to relax regulations in the manufacturing sector and introduce incentives, such as a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 11, 20250

Power and Politics

Chief whip, Mulusa, drags opposition parties, alleges propaganda, desperation to return to power

Government Parliamentary Chief Whip, Starford Mulusa, has raised concern over what he described as a misinformation campaign by some opposition politicians attempting to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 11, 20250

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