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US delivers first doses of Lenacapavir to Zambia, Eswatini in HIV prevention drive

The United States government has announced the delivery of the first doses of lenacapavir, an innovative drug produced by American company Gilead Sciences, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Economy

Ministry of Finance warns low insurance uptake threatens Africa economic resilience

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning says the continued low uptake of insurance products across Africa is a serious concern that threatens ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Electoral Commission of Zambia claims over 1 million new voter registrations recorded, women top with 550,208

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it has recorded a total of 1,028,503 new voter registrations across the country, comprising 478,295 males ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Power and Politics

Socialist party national youth secretary, Muba’sa, resigns; weeks after Copperbelt youth chairperson left

Socialist Party National Youth Secretary, Stanly Muba’sa, has resigned from the party citing mistrust and betrayal from the top leadership. In a letter ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Metro

Group wants govt to channel $1.5 million U.S support into adolescent-friendly health services

The Medicines Research and Access Platform (MedRAP) has urged the government to extend the US$1.5 million support from the American government towards establishing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Economy

Nyimba drought triggered severe violations of right to food, other fundamental rights —Report

A new FIAN Zambia report has revealed that the 2023–2024 drought caused grave violations of the Right to Food and Nutrition and other ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Power and Politics

President Hichilema says maize seed exports doubled, hit 53,000 metric tonnes in 2024

President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia’s maize seed exports have doubled from 27,000 metric tonnes in 2021 to more than 53,000 metric tonnes in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Economy

Government reiterates commitment to pay farmers for FRA maize deliveries

Agriculture Minister, Reuben Mtolo, claims the government has paid more than K6.1 billion to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Economy

Infratel moves to mentor young innovators, sets up hub at University of Zambia

Infratel has launched an innovation hub at the University of Zambia (UNZA) intended to provide technical expertise, mentorship and resources for young innovators, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

Lifestyle

Two miss universe judges quit as rigging allegations rock pageant

Two Miss Universe judges have resigned just days before the global pageant, with one accusing organisers of rigging the selection process. Lebanese-French musician, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 20, 20250

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