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Economy

Government approves over 200 telecommunication towers to expand digital access

Green Economy and Environment Minister, Mike Mposha, has announced that over 200 telecommunication towers have been approved for construction across the country, marking ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 6, 20250

Power and Politics

Copperbelt leads as Electoral Commission of Zambia says 1.2 million new voters registered

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it has registered a total of 1,224,072 new voters as of October 31, 2025, covering phases ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 6, 20250

Power and Politics

President Hichilema appoints two deputy police chiefs, urges diligence, good conduct

President Hakainde Hichilema has made changes at the Zambia Police Service’s Deputy Inspector General level, counselling the new appointees to exhibit good conduct ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 6, 20250

Sports

Sichone appointed Chipolopolo head coach

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Chipolopolo great and current assistant coach Moses Sichone as the new head coach of the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 6, 20250

Economy

Ex-Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dessalegn, urges Zambia to embrace digital, climate-smart agriculture

Former Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Dessalegn, has underscored the need for African countries such as Zambia to promote digital, mechanised, and climate-smart agricultural ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 5, 20250

Economy

Energy Regulation Board warns against unlicensed LPG trading, sets December 31 deadline

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has warned businesses, individuals, and their agents that trading in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) without a licence constitutes ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 5, 20250

Power and Politics

UPPZ leader, Chanda, proposes proportional representation in parliament for Zambia

United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) leader, Charles Chanda, has proposed sweeping electoral reforms aimed at introducing a proportional representation system in Parliament. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 5, 20250

Former Lungu aide, Zimba, arrested over cyber crimes allegations

Former President Edgar Lungu’s Political Advisor, Chris Zumani Zimba, has been arrested and charged with offences under the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULANovember 5, 20250