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Govt restates calls for calm ahead of constitutional court’s ruling on ex-president Lungu’s case (video)

The Zambian government has called for calm as the Constitutional Court prepares to deliver its judgment on the eligibility of former President Edgar ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 9, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema meets with CSOs, pledges to prioritise dialogue, consensus-building on all govt issues

President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to prioritise dialogue and consensus-building on all government issues, including constitutional amendments. During a meeting at State House ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 9, 20240

Economy

Zambia risks $250 million tourism loss due to alleged police harassment of visitors, tourism council claims (video)

The Zambia Tourism Council (TCZ) has raised the alarm over the potential loss of more than US$250 million in tourism revenue due to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 9, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema calls on church to pray for unity, development

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the church to continue praying for the nation, fostering unity, and seeking divine blessings, particularly for much-needed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 9, 20240

Metro

Police arrest four, deny rumours of ritual activity as constitutional court judgement draws near

Police in Lusaka have arrested four individuals and charged them with conduct likely to cause a breach of peace after they were found ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 8, 20240

Power and Politics

New Heritage Party accuses UPND government of stifling local businesses

The New Heritage Party (NHP) has accused the UPND-led government of financially stifling Zambian-owned businesses while favouring foreign companies through tax exemptions. In ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 8, 20240

International

Assad flees Damascus as Syria’s opposition forces dismantle 24 years regime

Syria’s armed opposition says its fighters have captured the capital, Damascus, and that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. The commander of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 8, 20240

Economy

Zambia loses 300MW of power imports from Mozambique, ZESCO restores load-shedding to below seven hours

Zambia has lost 300 megawatts of power imports from Mozambique following the shutdown of power plants in the neighboring country, according to ZESCO. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 8, 20240

Police warn potential troublemakers, as constitutional court set to pronounce judgment on Lungu

Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba, has warned that persons planning to cause havock during former president Edgar Lungu’s eligibility judgment would be ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 8, 20240

Power and Politics

UKA chieftain, Sikota, hints at opposition adopting a presidential candidate, ahead 2026 polls

United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Chairperson, Sakwiba Sikota, has described the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) as a “deadly, devastating disease” that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULADecember 7, 20240

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