Power and Politics
Zambia rejects US envoy’s farewell remarks, cites breach of diplomatic norms
The Zambian government has rejected farewell remarks by outgoing United States Ambassador Michael Gonzales, saying they were inconsistent with diplomatic norms and violated ...
Power and Politics
‘Decent work cannot exist where workers suffer abuse’ — CenHTRO
Decent work cannot exist where workers face deception, coercion, unsafe conditions or any form of abuse, says Centre on Human Trafficking Research and ...
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NGOCC warns political parties against demanding original documents, raises alarm over vote buying
The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has warned political parties that demanding original documents from aspiring candidates is “illegal and unacceptable,” and ...
Power and Politics
PeP running mate, Tembo, urges public to judge opposition leaders individually
Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) 2026 running mate, Sean Tembo, has criticised what he called the “mis-characterising” of all opposition leaders based on ...
Power and Politics
Policy institute warns Zambia’s rush to pass 74 bills risks weakening legislative oversight
The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has criticised the Zambian government for pushing nearly 74 bills through Parliament with just two ...
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Zambia’s 2026 race tightens as 25 presidential hopefuls pay ECZ fees, signalling crowded ballot
A field of 25 aspiring presidential candidates has paid nomination fees for Zambia’s 2026 general elections, a development that underscores both the heightened ...
Power and Politics
Zambia drafts new resettlement law to curb compensation disputes, unblock stalled investments
The Office of the Vice President has raised concern over inconsistencies in compensation standards, saying the gaps were fuelling conflicts, leaving resettlement cases ...
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‘Avoid street protests,’ Hichilema urges labour–employer dialogue, as world celebrates Workers Day
President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday called for industrial harmony between employers and workers, saying labour disputes should be resolved through dialogue rather than ...
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NAREP leader, Ngulube, attacks Ambassador Gonzales over snide remarks against Zambia
The National Restoration Party (NAREP) President, Ezra Ngulube, has accused outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales of making factual exaggerations and using ...
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Moroccan Sahara: Germany reaffirms centrality of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty
Germany reaffirmed the centrality of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty regarding the Sahara issue and intends to act in accordance with this stance on ...
