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Group bemoans Tasila’s sack as Member of Parliament, warns of worsening female underrepresentation

The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has expressed sadness over the nullification of the Chawama Constituency seat previously held by Tasila Lungu, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0

Power and Politics

Katotobwe joins clamour against Bill 7, says President Hichilema agenda driven by propaganda

Patriotic Front Luapula Constituency lawmaker, Chanda Katotobwe, has cautioned that the ongoing constitutional amendment process should not be driven by propaganda, misinformation or ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0

Power and Politics

Church, civil society leaders gather in black as coalition holds prayers over Bill 7, after abandoning street protests

Church leaders, opposition figures and former Cabinet Ministers dressed in black gathered on Friday morning at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0

Power and Politics

Speaker declares ex-president Lungu’s daughter, Tasila’s Chawama seat vacant after prolonged absence

Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti, has declared the Chawama seat held by Tasila Lungu vacant, following a vote by Members of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0

Metro

Labour minister, Tambatamba, urges firms to prioritise workplace safety for national productivity

Labour and Social Security Minister, Brenda Tambatamba, has urged companies in the country to make workplace safety paramount, saying it is the foundation ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0

Economy

Fitch upgrades Zambia to ‘B-’, assigns stable outlook on economy as debt restructuring nears completion

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Zambia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B-’ from ‘Restricted Default’ (RD), assigning a stable outlook. The ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0

Power and Politics

Oasis Forum tells Hichilema to refocus on Bill of Rights, withdraw Bill 7, as parties dialogue at presidency

The Oasis Forum has insisted that President Hakainde Hichilema should withdraw Bill 7 completely and redirect the nation’s attention toward the long-neglected Bill ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA6 days ago0

Economy

Manufacturers push for stronger quality enforcement, greater support for local firms

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has called for stronger enforcement of quality standards to protect consumers, promote fair competition, and support increased ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA7 days ago0

Metro

Examination Council suspends five General Certificate of Education centres, nullifies results for over 1,800 candidates

The Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the Examination Centre Status of five General Certificate of Education (GCE) centres for two years ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA7 days ago0

Tech

Techbytes: US govt commits $150 million to Zipline to rapidly expand access to life-saving drone delivery services in Africa (Africa TechInsights)

The U.S. Department of State is awarding US$150 million in Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, to support the expansion of its ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULA7 days ago0

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