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President Hichilema, opposition leaders mourn Pope Francis

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday. In ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Rumbles within journalism community get louder, as body insists Zambia Institute of Journalism bill will proceed despite opposition

The Media Liaison Committee (MLC) has reaffirmed that the process to enact the Zambia Institute of Journalism (ZIJ) Bill—a media self-regulatory framework—will proceed, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Private journalists, not government seeking modification of Zambia Media Council Bill —Mweetwa

The government has denied reports that it had initiated the process of enacting the Zambia Institute of Journalists (ZIJ) Bill or generated any ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20250

Metro

Govt reaffirms commitment to social protection as Kaumbwe Constituency receives donation from Foundation

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive social protection through the National Social Protection Policy launched in March and currently under implementation. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Media bodies reject proposed journalism bill, call for strengthened self-regulation

A consortium of seven media organisations has called on the government to withdraw the proposed Zambia Institute of Journalism Bill and instead strengthen ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20250

EFF joins local, global outcry against cyber crime law signed by Hichilema administration

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused the United Party for National Development (UPND) and President Hakainde Hichilema of betraying the Zambian people ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 20, 20250

Power and Politics

New Heritage party raises concern over changes in estate administration

The New Heritage Party (NHP) has expressed concern over the recent procedural change that places the administration of deceased estates exclusively under the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Activist, Changala, states position on release of ex-minister Mwamba, other politicians still in detention

Civil rights activist, Brebnar Changala, has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for pardoning former Defence Minister, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM), and 12 others on ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Party president, Kalaba, rates Hichilema’s performance as ‘dismal’, describes him as a ‘full-blown dictator’

Citizens First (CF) party president, Harry Kalaba, has described President Hakainde Hichilema’s four-year performance in office as “dismal” and “below average.” In a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia faults U.S. Embassy’s advisory on cyber security act, says law aligns with international best practices

The Zambian government has accused the U.S. Embassy of misinterpreting key provisions in its advisory to American citizens regarding the recently enacted Cyber ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 19, 20250

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