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Booing of Kwacha MP signals deeper resentment of ruling UPND, Banda argues

Former Kasenengwa Constituency lawmaker, Sensio Banda, says the recent booing of Kwacha Member of Parliament reflects deeper public discontent stemming from unfulfilled promises ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20250

Economy

Govt losing K18 million annually, as 129,000 cooperatives fail to make annual returns, says Mubanga

The government is losing about K18 million every year as a result of cooperatives failing to submit annual returns, Minister of Small and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20250

Power and Politics

Govt warns senior officials to prioritize cabinet duties, strengthen accountability

Government has urged senior public service officials to prioritize Cabinet responsibilities above all other duties, warning that failure to respect performance management systems ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Thoughtless, I’ll-conceived,’ EFF’s Mwenda slams UPND over Minimum Alternative Tax

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Kasonde Mwenda, has condemned the UPND government for introducing the Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) under the Income Tax ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20250

Power and Politics

President Hichilema pledges more empowerment for traditional leaders at Kulamba ceremony

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced plans to increase allowances for traditional leaders and their retainers in the upcoming national budget. He also emphasised ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 31, 20250

Economy

PACRA reviews copyright law to tackle digital, AI challenges (video)

The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) has embarked on a review of the Copyright and Performance Rights Act to address challenges arising ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 30, 20250

Metro

Group warns ZAMMSA governance failures fuelling corruption, urges Health Ministry to stop interference

The Medicines Research and Access Platform (Medrap) has warned that persistent governance failures at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) were ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 29, 20250

Metro

Govt begins rehabilitation of Cancer Disease Hospital, radiotherapy services set for 2026

Government has announced the commencement of rehabilitation works at the Cancer Disease Hospital (CDH) in Lusaka at a cost of US$30 million, aimed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 29, 20250

Power and Politics

Govt embarks on digitalisation of identity services

Government has announced the commencement of digitalisation of services under the Department of National Registration, Passport and Citizenship (DNRPC), a move aimed at ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 29, 20250

Metro

WaterAid calls for greater WASH investment, as 32% of Zambians lack basic water access

WaterAid Zambia has called for increased investment in sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, warning that millions of Zambians still lack access ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 29, 20250

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