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Economy

Bank of Zambia launches K5billion stability, resilience facility to bolster financial sector amid drought impact

The Bank of Zambia (BOZ) has introduced the K5 billion Stability and Resilience Facility (SRF) to safeguard financial stability and strengthen the resilience ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 27, 20240

Just In! Zambia confirms second Mpox case, battles cholera outbreak (video)

Zambia has reported its second confirmed case of Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) in Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, health officials announced on Friday. Acting Health Minister, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 27, 20240

Power and Politics

Party leader, Situmbeko, accuses UPND govt of manipulating by-elections to secure constitutional changes

Pumulo Situmbeko, leader of the New Era Democratic (NED) party, has accused the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) of orchestrating by-elections ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 26, 20240

Power and Politics

New Heritage party urges govt to revise visa fees, cites economic, security concerns

The New Heritage Party has called for a revision of Zambia’s visa fees to make them more competitive with regional standards, rather than ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 26, 20240

Power and Politics

Trade union congress calls for broader consultations on key labour law reforms

The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called for broader consultations on the review of several key pieces of labour legislation, including ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 26, 20240

NGOs demand action on governance, rate President Hichilema’s interventions as not far-reaching

Transparency International-Zambia (TI-Z) has called on the government to urgently implement the Public Audit Act of 2016 and the State Audit Commission Act ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 26, 20240

International

1,500 escape Mozambique prison as post-election unrests persist

More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results, police ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 26, 20240

Power and Politics

President Hichilema pardons 759 inmates, as Zambian correctional centres hold 28,451 prisoners

President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 759 inmates as part of Christmas Day celebrations, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, announced. The ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 24, 20240

DEC declares ex-president Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, wanted over money laundering allegations

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has placed former president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila Lungu on the wanted list in connection with money laundering ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 24, 20240

Metro

Zambia Police reacts to allegations of high-handedness, vows to uphold civil liberties, rule of law

The Zambia Police Service has reiterated its commitment to upholding civil liberties while maintaining law and order in line with democratic principles, transparency, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 24, 20240

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