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Three former ZAMMSA directors, five others arrested in Ministry of Health drug scandal (video)

Five individuals directly linked to a drug pilferage syndicate within the Ministry of Health have been arrested following investigations by the Taskforce on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Power and Politics

ZMP condemns law granting legal immunity to Zambia Revenue Authority staff

Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) has criticised the enactment of the Zambia Revenue Authority (Amendment) Act No. 26 of 2024, warning that the law ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Power and Politics

New Heritage party outlines how to check massive stealing of drugs in health ministry

The New Heritage Party has called on the government to establish an independent, multi-stakeholder Health Supply Chain Commission to oversee drug procurement and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Power and Politics

Local government minister, Sialubalo, warns CDF loan beneficiaries to pay back or risk jeopardising programme

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has issued a reminder to beneficiaries of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) empowerment loans, stressing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Lifestyle

Zambian film, Mwizukanji, wins best indigenous language award at 2025 AMVCAs

Mwizukanji, a Zambian feature film produced by Cosmas Ng’andwe, has won the Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa) award at the 11th Africa Magic ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

International

Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine as Europe issues ceasefire ultimatum

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15, 2025—just hours after European leaders visited Kyiv and demanded a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to transform rural communities, warns against misuse of Constituency Development Funds

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to community transformation through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Metro

149 Burundians, 30 other illegal immigrants deported in Lusaka operation

Zambian immigration authorities have deported 179 illegal immigrants following a large-scale removal operation conducted between Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Power and Politics

EU commits over €500 million to Zambia as partnership hits 50 years mark

The European Union (EU) has committed more than €500 million in grants to Zambia to support the country’s strategic development priorities under its ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 12, 20250

Economy

Consumer groups accuse Yango drivers of charging fares higher than platform rates

Some Yango taxi drivers in Zambia have been accused of extorting customers by charging fares higher than those set by the official Yango ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMay 11, 20250

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