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Transparency International raises the alarm over suspected irregularities in Biometric Voter Registration equipment tender
Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has expressed deep concern over alleged irregularities in the procurement process for Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) equipment and software ...
Power and Politics
US imposes $5,000–$15,000 Visa bonds on Zambian, Malawian travelers starting August 20
Zambian and Malawian citizens traveling to the United States will be required to pay an amount of US$5,000, US$10,000, or US$15,000, for Visas ...
Power and Politics
Outgoing envoy, Sakala, highlights Zambia–Ethiopia ties, urges diplomats to embrace innovation
Out-going Zambian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Rose Sakala, has underscored the importance of the partnership between Zambia, Ethiopia, the AU, and UNECA in advancing ...
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U.S. orders staff out of Kitwe District over toxic mine spill from Sino metals, directs them to avoid municipal water
The U.S. government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all its personnel from Kitwe District on the Copperbelt Province and nearby areas affected ...
Power and Politics
President has final say on land acquisition, defence witness tells court
A defence witness has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Court that the President of Zambia holds absolute authority to compulsorily acquire land ...
Power and Politics
Traditional healers to open defence in alleged plot to harm President Hichilema
Two traditional healers accused of attempting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema through witchcraft are expected to open their defence this Thursday, following a ...
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Courtroom showdown in Pretoria over final resting place for late Zambian President, Lungu; ruling expected latest Friday
A tense hush fell over a South African courtroom in Pretoria as lawyers debated the final resting place of Zambia’s sixth Republican President, ...
Power and Politics
New Heritage Party leader, Kateka, blames successive govts for entrenching sectarian governance
New Heritage Party (NHP) leader, Chishala Kateka, has blamed successive Zambian governments and leaders for promoting a narrow and sectarian style of governance, ...
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Illicit flows cost Zambia K91 billion, inflation drops to 13.0%, Kwacha up 1.5%, as court rules on Mfuwe seat. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Zambia potentially lost over K91 billion in 2024—nearly ...
Power and Politics
Democratic Union leader, Njobvu, slams government over copper export tax waiver
Democratic Union (DU) party leader, Ackim Njobvu, has strongly criticized the government for enacting Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 47 of 2025, which allowed ...
