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Hichilema calls for enhanced investment in Africa Centre for Disease Control, cautions against dependency on external aid

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged African Member States to enhance investment in both their own nations and the Africa Centre for Disease Control ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 17, 20250

Economy

NAPSA reportedly pays K10 billion in pre-retirement benefits since 2023

The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has reportedly paid K10 billion in pre-retirement benefits to 477,040 beneficiaries since 2023, according to authorities. Ministry ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 15, 20250

Metro

Police kill four suspected criminals allegedly linked to Chinese national’s murder

Police in Lusaka have shot dead four suspected criminals allegedly linked to multiple aggravated robbery cases and the death of a Chinese national, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 15, 20250

Economy

Govt launches electricity initiative, vows crackdown on alleged cartels frustrating investments in energy sector

The Zambian government has officially launched the Electricity Open Access framework, pledging to dismantle perceived cartels and cut bureaucratic delays in the issuance ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 15, 20250

Power and Politics

ARLAC, UNZA sign agreement for specialized training programmes in labour, employment, gender issues

The African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) has signed an agreement with the University of Zambia (UNZA) to offer specialized training programmes in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 15, 20250

‘African economies undervalued,’ Hichilema insists continent should push for credit rating agency to cut borrowing costs

President Hakainde Hichilema has insisted that African economies were being undervalued, leading to higher borrowing costs from international financial institutions. He then argued ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 15, 20250

Power and Politics

Vice president Nalumango urges industry, training institutions to align curricula with labour market needs

Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has called for stronger collaboration between industry and training institutions to realign curricula with labour market demands and tackle ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 14, 20250

Metro

Cholera death toll rises to nine in Zambia as cases reach 246

Nine people have died from cholera in Zambia since the outbreak began on February 11, 2025, with 246 cases recorded and 224 recoveries, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 14, 20250

Power and Politics

12 suspects arrested over criminal attacks on motorists at Kafue roundabout

Police have apprehended 12 suspects linked to a series of criminal activities targeting motorists at Kafue Roundabout, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 14, 20250

Power and Politics

Northern province permanent secretary, Mpundu, warns health workers against drug theft (video)

Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Bernard Mpundu, has issued a warning to health workers in the region against stealing drugs from public health facilities. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAFebruary 14, 20250

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