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Former MP, Banda, disputes govt’s 94% debt restructuring claim; says only 57% represents measure of progress

Former Kasenengwa Member of Parliament, Sensio Banda, has dismissed government’s claim that 94 percent of Zambia’s eligible debt has been restructured, describing it ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 29, 20250

Power and Politics

Citizens First Party unimpressed by govt claims, alleges organization denied right to hold public rallies 19 times

The Citizens First Party has cautiously welcomed remarks attributed to Minister of Information and Media Cornelius Mweetwa, assuring opposition leaders of their right ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia Public Procurement Authority probes 12 procurement cases, suspends three firms for misconduct

The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) claims it undertook 12 investigations into various procurement matters in the third quarter of 2025, concluding eight ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 28, 20250

Power and Politics

Zambia Federation of Employers calls for stronger industry-driven skills training to boost Zambia’s workforce

The Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) has called for the urgent strengthening of industry-driven skills development to help Zambia respond effectively to global ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 28, 20250

Tech

Zambia, Czech Republic innovation forum opens in Lusaka, seeks ways to deepen ties in technology

The Zambia–Czech Technology and Innovation Forum has opened in Lusaka with a call for closer collaboration to strengthen bilateral ties in technology, innovation, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 28, 20250

Government explains why church prayer gathering was halted, calls media reports of incident ’total fabrication’

The government has clarified that a prayer gathering organised by the Standing-in-the-Gap team at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) in Lusaka was ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 28, 20250

Metro

Disability Rights Watch calls for inclusive constitutional reforms to protect underrepresented communities

The Disability Rights Watch (DRW) has appealed to the Technical Committee on Constitution Amendments to ensure meaningful engagement with persons with disabilities and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia, Japan mark 61 years of diplomatic ties with renewed commitment to cooperation

Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Tobias Mulimbika, has reaffirmed the strong and enduring ties between Zambia and Japan as the two nations celebrate ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 28, 20250

Economy

WHO warns Zambia, others to guard against tobacco industry interference ahead of COP 11

The World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) has warned governments, including Zambia, to remain vigilant as the tobacco ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 28, 20250

Power and Politics

FDD, Socialist party condemn reported travails of Kambwili in the hands of Zambian govt

The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) and the Socialist Party (SP) have condemned the incident of re-arrest of former Information and Publicity ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 27, 20250

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