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Grassroots mobilisation proving critical for media reforms in Zambia, by Kenneth Lutena

Grassroots movements advocating for freedom of expression and media freedom have played a pivotal role in advancing reforms in Zambia’s media landscape. Key ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 26, 20240

Economy

Government commits to overhauling railway infrastructure

Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, says the government will continue mobilising resources to overhaul railway transport infrastructure. Tayali told journalists during the ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 22, 20240

Hichilema formally hands-over KCM to Vedanta, firm targets 300,000 tonnes of copper per annum in 5 years

President Hakainde Hichilema officially handed over Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) to Vedanta Resources on Wednesday, marking a new chapter for Zambia’s mining sector. ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 22, 20240

Project Aliyense

Looking back, matching forward: Reflections on 2021 internet shutdown in Zambia, by Kennedy Latina

Stakeholders continue to reflect on the impacts of the internet shutdown during the 2021 general elections, particularly as a result began to emerge, ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 21, 20240

Power and Politics

APC leader, M’soni, attacks Hichilema govt, says change inevitable, calls for fresh start in 2026 (video)

All People’s Congress (APC) leader, Nason M’soni, has claimed that Zambians cannot afford to “endure” another five years under the leadership of President ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 18, 20240

Economy

Report highlights grim images of worsening impact of El Niño-induced drought in Zambia

The latest report from Care International has revealed that nearly half of Zambia’s population, approximately 9.8 million people, are suffering from an El ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 18, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema graces Builile traditional ceremony in Chiengi, promises to improve chiefs’ perks

President Hakainde Hichilema has graced this year’s Builile Traditional Ceremony of the Bwile people in Chiengi, where he made a commitment to improve ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 18, 20240

Project Aliyense

Zambia’s media freedom: Progress amid new threats

For democracy to flourish, a robust policy environment is essential to liberate the media from excessive control and manipulation. Since the return to ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 16, 20240

Economy

Zambia, DRC borders reopen; technical committee to review 2015 bilateral trade agreement constituted

Zambia has decided to reopen its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after fruitful engagements in Lubumbashi. In communique issued on ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 13, 20240

Economy

Zambia, DRC officials meet in Lubumbashi to address border security amid trade tensions (video)

Zambian and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officials are currently engaged in talks in Lubumbashi to address the security concerns that led to ...

By Kenneth LutenaAugust 12, 20240

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