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Free education to become legal right, says President Hichilema

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that legislation would soon be presented to Parliament to enshrine the free education policy into law, ensuring that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20250

Power and Politics

Minister Sialubalo orders probe into alleged misuse of council machinery in Lufwanyama

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has expressed disappointment over reports of alleged misuse of council machinery in Lufwanyama District, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20250

Economy

Lusaka City Council seizes 230 cases of illegal alcohol in Chilenje raid

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has confiscated 230 assorted cases of alcoholic beverages from two houses in Chilenje Township that were operating as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20250

Power and Politics

NHP, Kalaba condemn police for disrupting independence eve prayers, describe presidency reaction as inadequate

The New Heritage Party (NHP) has condemned the Police for blocking Christian worshippers from holding an Independence Day Eve overnight prayer vigil led ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20250

International

King Charles, Pope Leo make history by praying publicly together, since British monarchy split with Rome in 1534

King Charles and Pope Leo made history in the Sistine Chapel by praying side by side — a first for the leaders of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20250

Power and Politics

Court of appeal dismisses nearly all grounds of appeal in Esther Lungu’s forfeiture case, hearing set for November

The Court of Appeal has dismissed four out of five grounds of appeal filed by former First Lady Esther Lungu, who contested the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20250

Controversy trails cancellation of Shalom Embassy overnight prayer meeting, as presidency denies any involvement

President Hakainde Hichilema has ordered an investigation into the cancellation of the Standing in the Gap prayers that were scheduled to take place ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20250

Power and Politics

Late President Lungu’s lawyer, Zulu, urges respect for constitution, enthronement of justice for Zambia’s future

Former President Edgar Lungu’s family lawyer, Makebi Zulu, has called for respect for the Constitution and fidelity to justice as central to shaping ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 23, 20250

International

40 migrants reportedly die after boat sinks off Tunisian coast

At least 40 migrants, including children, have died after their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia, in one of the deadliest maritime ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 23, 20250

Economy

Prospero Zambia, ZCGS partner to boost SME financing and capacity building

Prospero Zambia and the Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme (ZCGS) have signed an agreement aimed at expanding access to finance and strengthening the capacity ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 23, 20250

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