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Chitimukulu lambasts MPs who rarely consult with their constituencies, says they are out of touch with reality

Paramount Chief Chitimukulu has warned that many current lawmakers were out of touch with reality, arguing that they rarely consult their constituents. According ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20250

Power and Politics

Katuta moves to unseat Hichilema in 2026, declares presidential bid as an independent candidate

Chienge independent lawmaker, Given Katuta Mwelwa, has joined a growing list of presidential hopefuls by officially announcing her intention to run for President ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20250

Lifestyle

Lilanda elected National Arts Council chairperson, Shikapwasha named vice chair

Veteran singer and award-winning artiste, Maureen Lilanda, has been elected Chairperson of the National Arts Council (NAC), with Tivo Shikapwasha elected as Vice ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20250

Economy

20% markup in State House 2026 budget troubles policy group

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has expressed concern over the rise in expenditure at State House, noting that its 2026 ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 8, 20251

Power and Politics

Former diplomat Ponga elected chairperson of Zambia We Want party

Former diplomat and lecturer, Dr. Auxilia Ponga, has been elected Chairperson of the Zambia We Want (ZWW) Party, Party Secretary General Muhabi Lungu ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 5, 20250

Economy

Musokotwane says Zambia targeting consistent growth to navigate post-debt restructuring era

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says government is focused on ensuring consistent economic growth to successfully manage the post-debt restructuring period. ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 5, 20250

Metro

Kitwe City Council raises the alarm over stolen street light solar panels valued at more than K256,000

Kitwe City Council has reported the theft of more than 120 solar panels from streetlights and traffic lights across the district in recent ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 4, 20250

Power and Politics

‘Think beyond courts, craft Plan B’, Mwelwa advises PF amid prolonged wrangles

Political affairs commentator, Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa, has urged the Patriotic Front (PF) to consider political alternatives, warning that court processes will delay the ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Lawmaker Kafwaya kicks against Hichilema’s technical committee on constitution, demands withdrawal of Bill 7

Lunte Member of Parliament, Mutotwe Kafwaya, has kicked against President Hakainde Hichilema’s appointment of a 23-member technical committee to spearhead constitutional amendments, describing ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 3, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema, King Charles III meet in Scotland, discuss resource conservation, sustainable development

President Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed holding an official audience with His Majesty King Charles III at Dumfries House, the private royal residence of ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 2, 20250

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