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Govt losing public trust, donor support amid health sector scandal, ex-Kasenengwa MP, Banda, alleges

Former Kasenengwa Member of Parliament, Sensio Banda, has called on the Zambian government to engage in open dialogue with international donors, rather than ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Power and Politics

Opposition, civil society slam government over alleged shoddy handling of scandal in Zambia’s health ministry

Democratic Union (DU) Party President, Ackim Njobvu, has criticised government’s handling of the ongoing medical drug theft scandal, urging President Hakainde Hichilema to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

International

Global markets respond positively as US, China slash tariffs in surprise 90-day truce

The United States and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs on each other’s goods for a 90-day period, marking a major breakthrough ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Sports

Copper Queens star Banda, coach Kanyemba, others shine at Ministry of Sports award gala

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) was crowned Federation of the Year at the Ministry of Sports Awards Gala held on Sunday night, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Power and Politics

What Hichilema administration can do to contain Zambia’s energy crisis —Golden Party leader, Silavwe

Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) president, Jackson Silavwe, has accused the government of failing in its responsibility by urging citizens to generate their ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Power and Politics

Socialist Party plans Lusaka protests in response to massive theft of drugs in public health sector

The Socialist Party (SP) has announced plans to hold a protest on May 16, 2025, in response to the continued theft of medical ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Economy

ZACCI boss, Nasilele, urges stronger government-private sector synergy to drive Africa’s industrial agenda

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has called for enhanced collaboration among governments, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and the private sector ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Economy

Five Zambian SMEs receive $100,000 equipment boost, head to Japan for business exchange

Five Zambian enterprises have each been awarded equipment support worth US$20,000—totalling US$100,000—under the Joint Empowerment Programme (JEP), a collaborative initiative between Zambia and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Metro

Ex-ZAMMSA chief, Nyasulu, alleges political interference, blames chaotic governance for institution’s woes

Former Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General, Victor Nyasulu, has described the state of governance at the institution as chaotic, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia records over 2,000 road deaths in 2024, nearly half are pedestrians, cyclists

Zambia recorded about 35,731 road traffic accidents in 2024, resulting in 2,199 fatalities, including 896 pedestrians and 190 cyclists, authorities have revealed. Minister ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 13, 20250

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