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Human Rights Commission reacts to PF’s claims on Kambwili’s health, says detainee receiving appropriate attention in prison

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has said that former Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, Chishimba Kambwili, was receiving medical care at Lusaka Central ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 19, 20250

Economy

Finance minister, Musokotwane, says Zambia on clear path to economic recovery, inclusive growth

Zambia’s economy is firmly on a path of recovery and inclusive growth, with strong progress recorded in the second quarter of 2025 under ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 19, 20250

Economy

Minister Mposha halts U-Metals operations in Chingola over reported environmental violations

Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Mike Mposha, has ordered U-Metals Limited in Chingola District, Copperbelt Province, to halt operations indefinitely for failing ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Kambwili’s daughter writes President Hichilema, seeks compassionate pardon for father

Incarcerated former Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, Chishimba Kambwili’s daughter, Chanda, has appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to pardon her father on compassionate ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 19, 20250

Metro

Lusaka police arrest prime suspect in aggravated robbery case targeting Indian family

Police in Lusaka have arrested 21-year-old Ezekiel Zimba in connection with an aggravated robbery reported on August 16, 2025, at Garden Police Post ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 19, 20250

Power and Politics

FDD urges churches to resist being agents of destabilizing democracy, asks ECZ to intervene with electoral guidelines

The Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has lamented what it described as a growing trend of electoral corruption being allegedly carried out ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 19, 20250

Power and Politics

Kanchibiya lawmaker, Chanda, calls for tripartite dialogue to protect truck drivers

Kanchibiya Constituency lawmaker, Sunday Chanda, has called for the creation of a tripartite dialogue platform between the government, employers, and driver associations to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 19, 20250

Power and Politics

President Hichilema laments growing hunger crisis affecting over 21 million in SADC region

President Hakainde Hichilema has raised the alarm over the interconnected crises of climate change, conflict, and chronic poverty, which have triggered an escalating ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 18, 20250