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Controversy trails judicial appointments, Sampa dissolves PF structures, as maize exports resume. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. State House says President Hakainde Hichilema has made ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Power and Politics

Office of the Vice President warns of weak coordination in displacement, compensation processes

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has raised concern over weak coordination among government institutions, resulting in inconsistent compensation practices across similar ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Metro

Police kill five suspected criminals in Chibolya after alleged assault on officer

Police in Lusaka say they have gunned down five dangerous criminals involved in various criminal activities in the city, among them Joseph Zulu, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Power and Politics

Citizen First leader, Kalaba, raises the alarm over electoral integrity ahead of 2026 polls

Harry Kalaba, president of the Citizen First (CF) Party, has expressed concerns over the state of the electoral process ahead of the general ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Metro

Institute threatens ZAMMSA over illegally appointed procurement officers

The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) has warned that it would take disciplinary action against all officers allegedly holding procurement and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 11, 20260

Mining & Energy

Energy Board fines 29 companies for breaching license conditions

The Energy Regulation Board has taken enforcement action against 29 companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to meet statutory obligations, following compliance ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 10, 20260

Economy

Victoria Falls records 18.5% surge in holiday visitors

The Victoria Falls recorded a significant rise in visitor numbers during the 2026 Easter holiday period, with total entries increasing to 10,690 from ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 10, 20260

Power and Politics

‘Politicians are exploiting poverty level of Zambians,’ DPP’s Mwanza condemns rise of handout politics

Antonio Mwanza, president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has criticised the growing culture of handout-driven politics, warning that the trend was weakening ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 10, 20260

Power and Politics

Over 60% Zambian journalists say media space not free, press freedom constrained ahead 2026 polls

The sixth edition of the Freedom of Expression (FOX) Report has revealed that 62 percent of Zambian journalists believe the media did not ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 10, 20260

Economy

Zambia expands visa-free travel to boost regional trade, integration

Zambia has expanded its visa-free agreements with several African countries in a move authorities say is aimed at strengthening regional integration and advancing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAApril 10, 20260

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