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Human rights commission urges decriminalisation of petty offences to boost justice reforms

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has called for the domestication of the Principles on Decriminalisation of Petty Offences, which were adopted in 2018 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 7, 20250

Economy

ZESCO adopts cautious approach on power generation despite Lake Kariba water level rise

Zambia’s power utility company, ZESCO, has maintained its cautious stance on increasing power generation at Lake Kariba despite a slight rise in water ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 7, 20250

Health Minister, Muchima, queries level of transparency in planned award of contract to Ace Pharmaceuticals

Health Minister, Dr. Elijah Muchima, has raised concerns over the tender process for the procurement of 60 ambulances, questioning the potential awarding of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 7, 20250

Economy

Fuel shortages grip Luanshya, disrupts socio-economic life; former mayor, Chanda, demands action

A fuel shortage has gripped Luanshya District in the Copperbelt Province, disrupting daily activities and affecting the local economy. Former Luanshya Mayor, Nathan ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 7, 20250

Economy

Nkombo declares 45 district councils ratable areas to boost revenue generation

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gary Nkombo, has declared 45 district councils as ratable areas through a Statutory Order, a significant ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 7, 20250

Lifestyle

Y-Celeb, 14 others arrested for disruptive behaviour during funeral procession of Dandy Krazy

Police in Lusaka have apprehended 15 individuals, including Copperbelt-based musician Y-Celeb, for conduct likely to cause a breach of peace during a funeral ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 7, 20250

Power and Politics

Group calls for peaceful, issue-based campaigns in Petauke, Pambashe by-elections

Advocates for National Development and Democracy, a non-governmental organization, has urged all political parties to conduct peaceful and development-oriented campaigns during the Petauke ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 7, 20250

Economy

Lusaka City Council secures conviction of 23 vendors for illegal street trading, waste disposal

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has secured the conviction of 23 vendors for illegal trading and improper waste disposal in the Central Business ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 7, 20250

Power and Politics

President Hichilema hosts Chief Justice of Uganda, stresses importance of alternative dispute resolution

President Hakainde Hichilema has directed the Chief Justice, Mumba Malila, to fully implement the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism in order to further ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 6, 20250

Govt warns against inciteful statements ahead of by-elections

The Zambian government has warned against reckless and inciteful statements aimed at disrupting the country’s peace and stability ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 6, 20250

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