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Economy

National Biosafety Authority approves HIV vaccine trial, issues 39 GMO permits in 2024

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved a clinical trial for an HIV vaccine to be conducted by the Centre for Health Research ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 24, 20250

Metro

Father, son jailed 18 months for assault over refusal to buy beer for a man

A 55-year-old farmer, Christopher Mafuleka, and his 24-year-old son, Clinton, have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting a man who ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 24, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema urges diplomats to promote Zambia as investment hub

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on diplomats in Zambia to actively market the country and attract investments in key sectors, including agriculture, mining, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 23, 20250

Metro

ZAMMSA reports 68.4% medicine availability as 2025 distribution cycle begins

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has announced a national availability rate of 68.4 percent for medicines and medical supplies as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 23, 20250

Economy

Zambia becomes 56th member of OECD development center

Zambia has reportedly been admitted as the 56th member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Development Centre, marking a significant ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 23, 20250

Power and Politics

Canada commits to supporting Zambia’s decentralisation policy

The Canadian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Zambia, pledging financial and technical support for the implementation of the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 23, 20250

‘Zambia now a ripe banana state,’ Ex-President Lungu reports ruling UPND to UN rapporteur

Tonse Alliance Chairperson Edgar Lungu has called on the visiting United Nations Rapporteur, Irene Khan, to listen to the cries of former Patriotic ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 23, 20250

Metro

Drug Enforcement Agency arrests two cannabis cultivators in North Western province

Two alleged notorious cannabis cultivators of 15 miles area in Mushindamo District of North Western Province have been arrested by the Drug Enforcement ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 23, 20250

Economy

Oryx, United Metro, Rubis, others sanctioned for breaching license conditions

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has penalized some oil marketing companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to pay outstanding statutory fees. ERB ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 23, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia police declares Tonse Alliance rally illegal

The Zambia Police has declared the planned Tonse Alliance mega rally in Lusaka’s Mandevu Constituency, scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025, as unlawful ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 23, 20250

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