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Group joins calls for urgent reforms on public order legislation, knocks govt on rule of law; urges fairer electoral systems

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has raised concerns over the delayed enactment of the Public Gathering Bill, questioning the government’s commitment to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 1, 20250

Economy

Standards body reports rise in market compliance to 93.4% in 2024, notes 0.8 decline among manufacturers

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has reported an increase in market compliance, with standards rising from 92.8 percent in 2023 to 93.4 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 31, 20240

Metro

Teachers’ union describes GCE examination system as ‘scandalous’, calls for reforms

The Secondary School Teachers Union of Zambia (SESTUZ) has condemned the current General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination system, describing it as a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 31, 20240

Metro

Cholera cases rise to 15 in Nakonde, government reiterates readiness to fight scourge

Zambia has over the last 24 hours, recorded two confirmed new cases of cholera in Nakonde District of Muchinga Province, bringing the total ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 31, 20240

Economy

Missions abroad tasked to be prudent, impactful in application of public resources

The Zambian government has called for prudent utilization of public resources across all missions abroad and the attainment of zero audit queries from ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 31, 20240

Metro

Cholera cases rise in Nakonde, third Mpox case confirmed in Lusaka

The Zambian government has issued an urgent call for action as the country grapples with a Cholera outbreak in Nakonde, Muchinga Province and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 31, 20240

Economy

Govt claims over 1 million farmers verified under FISP for 2024/25 farming season

Government has announced what it said was the successfull completion of the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) beneficiaries’ verification exercise for the 2024/25 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 31, 20240

Zambia Police warns TONSE Alliance over tit-for-tat directive to its members

The Zambia Police Service has cautioned TONSE Alliance against any actions that may incite violence or breach public peace. The TONSE Alliance recently ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 30, 20240

Metro

Police launch manhunt for six detainees who escaped from Mbabala police post

Police in Mbabala Constituency, Southern Province, have launched a manhunt for six suspects who escaped from lawful custody at the Mbabala District Police ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 30, 20240

Power and Politics

Citizens First party calls for tourism revitalisation task force amid decline in Livingstone visitors

The Citizens First (CF) party has urged the government to establish a Tourism Revitalization Task Force to address the challenges facing Zambia’s tourism ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 30, 20240

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