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Cabinet approves voluntary youth training programme to promote skills, patriotism

The Cabinet has approved a voluntary youth training programme under the Zambia National Service (ZNS), following a recent directive by President Hakainde Hichilema. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 20, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema calls on church to unite nation, tasks govt ministry to curb deforestation through application of relevant laws

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged church leaders to refrain from using places of worship to sow divisions, spread hatred, and fuel conflicts, particularly ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 19, 20240

Economy

Zambia’s energy sector attracts K22.4 billion in pledged investment, says ERB

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced that Zambia’s energy sector attracted pledged investments totaling K22.4 billion this year. The investments were facilitated ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 19, 20240

Lifestyle

Ahead album release, fans slam Mordecaii for allegedly resulting to ‘fake beef’ with Kazadi Music

“You Are My Fire” hitmaker Mordecaii has accused his former manager, David Kazadi, of delaying the release of his highly anticipated album SELFLESS. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 19, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambia waives visa requirements for 53 countries, effective January 2025

The Zambian government has officially waived visa requirements for nationals of 53 countries under Statutory Instrument Number 78 of 2024, with the changes ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 19, 20240

Power and Politics

Fugitive Banda: Electoral commission sets February 6, 2025, for Petauke Central by-election

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has scheduled the Petauke Central Constituency by-election in Eastern Province for Thursday, February 6, 2025. On the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 19, 20240

Metro

Police arrest Lebanese national, Yehia, for allegedly scamming a Chinese of $799,950

Police in Lusaka have arrested Ali Hussein Yehia, a Lebanese national, for allegedly obtaining $799,950 under false pretenses. Police Spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, confirmed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

Power and Politics

MISA-Zambia FOX report highlights persistent media harassment, calls for reforms

The latest Freedom of Expression (FOX) Report by MISA-Zambia has raised concerns over the continued harassment of media professionals in Zambia, despite collective ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

Economy

Lusaka City Council to go after underage beer drinkers, threatens sanctions against unlicensed pubs

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has reportedly intensified patrols to curb underage beer drinking and prevent illegal alcohol consumption by minors. Chola Mwamba, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

University don, Kaaba, frowns at rising disrespect for independence of judiciary, separation of powers

Former Anti-Corruption Commission Board Commissioner and University of Zambia Senior Law Lecturer, Dr. Obrien Kaaba, has expressed concerns about the lack of transparency ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 18, 20240

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