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President Hichilema lauds violence-free by-elections, urges focus on development

President Hakainde Hichilema has commended the people of Kabalenge and Chidi wards in Mwansabombwe and Zimba districts for their peaceful campaigns during the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 22, 20240

Economy

Govt repealing key tourism laws to boost sector growth — Sikumba

The Zambian government has begun the process of repealing several tourism-related laws to align them with modern trends and enhance the sector’s performance. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 22, 20240

Economy

MCC approves $458 million compact to strengthen Zambia’s agriculture sector

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors has approved Zambia’s compact amounting to US$458 million, designed to spur inclusive economic growth in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 22, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania to benefit from $80 million US food security funding

Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania will benefit from more than US$80 million in Feed the Future funds under the U.S. government’s global hunger initiative. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 22, 20240

UPND seeks broader alliance, says disgruntled members of UKA welcome to join ruling party

Ezra Ngulube, the UPND Alliance Spokesperson, has invited political parties exiting the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) to join the UPND Alliance. He also ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20240

Economy

Zambia launches $63.9 million programme to boost climate action in Eastern Province

The Zambian Government has launched the World Bank-supported US$63.9 million Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Programme. The programme is aimed at improving livelihoods ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20240

Tech

International Atomic Energy Agency offers Zambia linear accelerator for new radiotherapy centre

Zambia has been approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a second-wave country under the Rays of Hope Initiative, according to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20240

Economy

Govt calls on banks, others to support initiatives targeting growth of small businesses

The government has called on financial institutions and development partners to continue prioritizing initiatives that uplift and empower Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20240

Metro

Zambian govt enhances Mpox surveillance amid global shortage of vaccines

The Zambian government has bolstered its disease surveillance systems across all provinces to ensure timely detection and containment of Mpox cases. Health Minister, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 20, 20240

Power and Politics

Lack of financial, judicial autonomy under Hichilema govt troubles constitutional lawyer, Sangwa

Constitutional lawyer, John Sangwa, has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of undermining key governance institutions, including the Judiciary and Parliament. Speaking on the Conversation ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 19, 20240

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