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President Hichilema reflects on Zambia’s heritage, future in Independence Day message

Zambia’s commitment to democracy is evident in its smooth transitions of power and respect for freedom of expression, says President Hakainde Hichilema. Hichilema ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Metro

More condemn arrest of Zambian investigative journalist, Zgambo

The Southern African Editors Forum (SAEF) has expressed concern over the repeated arrests of investigative journalist, Thomas Zgambo, in Zambia, the latest occurring ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Power and Politics

Lawmaker, Mtayachalo, blames energy crisis on political, tribal appointments at ZESCO

Chama North Member of Parliament, Yotam Mtayachalo has blamed ZESCO’s poor management on appointments based on political and tribal considerations, rather than merit. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Power and Politics

Group demands abolition of colonial Public Order Act, as Zambia clocks 60

As Zambia celebrates its 60th independence anniversary, the Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation (ADEG) has called on the government to honor the sacrifices ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Power and Politics

Party leader, Situmbeko, questions motives behind Hichilema’s dismissal of Constitutional Court judges

Pumulo Situmbeko, president of the New Era Democratic (NED) Party, has raised concerns over President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to dismiss three Constitutional Court ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Power and Politics

Speaker Mutti clamours for more women in parliament as Zambia marks Independence Day

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has expressed concern over the low number of women in Zambia’s Parliament, calling it a continuing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Metro

Social welfare officer jailed for diverting K170,000 meant for beneficiaries

The Isoka Subordinate Court has sentenced Jonathan Maruzah, a 40-year-old Assistant Social Welfare Officer, to two years imprisonment with hard labor for fraudulently ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20240

Tech

Mutati unveils ICT statutory instrument to boost ethics, professionalism in Zambia’s tech sector

The government has signed the Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) Act of 2018 Statutory Instrument (SI), aimed at regulating the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 23, 20240

Power and Politics

Changala accuses Hichilema of abusing power in sack of Constitutional Court judges

Civil Rights activist Brebnar Changala has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of abusing his authority by dismissing three Constitutional Court Judges. President Hichilema removed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 22, 20240

Power and Politics

Musenge backs cleansing in judiciary, warns Hichilema against appointing judges for selfish reasons

Mwenya Musenge, leader of the Advocates for People’s Party (APP), has voiced support for President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to dismiss three Constitutional Court ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 22, 20240

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