Power and Politics
Hichilema urges Chinese firm to fast-track energy investment, welcomes UN tourism delegation
President Hakainde Hichilema has called on Chinese-owned LONGi Green Energy Technology Company to expedite its investment in Zambia’s energy sector to help the ...
Power and Politics
Ambassador Gonzales recommends strong enforcement mechanisms, effective prosecution to check corruption in Zambia
The U.S. government has expressed concern over high levels of corruption in Zambia, describing it as a major obstacle to the country’s economic ...
Power and Politics
Nawakwi’s death sparks political row, as ruling UPND accuses ex-president Lungu of ‘shedding crocodile tears’
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has strongly condemned former President Edgar Lungu’s recent remarks regarding the death of opposition leader Edith ...
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President Hichilema, others mourn Nawakwi as Lungu blames current administration for harassing late politician
Various political parties have expressed sorrow following the death of Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader, Edith Zewelani Nawakwi, describing her as ...
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Lumezi Member of Parliament, Zulu, jailed one year for libeling Finance, Infrastructure ministers
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Lumezi Member of Parliament, Munir Zulu, to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty ...
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Troubled Nawakwi, first female finance minister dies. Here are 10 things to remember about her.
Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader, Edith Nawakwi, has died after battling a protracted illness in South Africa, where she was undergoing ...
Power and Politics
Low subscription to health insurance scheme in rural areas worries parliamentary committee
The Parliamentary Committee on Health has expressed concern over the low uptake of the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) scheme in rural ...
Power and Politics
Chipangali council receives K4.7 million to settle beneficiaries of cash-for-work programme
Chipangali Town Council in Eastern Province has received K4.7 million to pay individuals who participated in the government’s Cash for Work programme across ...
Power and Politics
New Heritage party calls for stronger laws against tribalism in government appointments, policy making
The New Heritage Party has called for the strengthening of anti-discrimination laws to address tribalism in government appointments and policymaking. Party Vice President, ...
Power and Politics
Zambia reaffirms democratic credentials, seeks stronger investment ties with Europe Union
The Zambian government has reaffirmed the country’s position as a stable democracy and credible investment partner, citing its strong democratic foundations as a ...
