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By Staff Reporter Transparency International Zambia TI-Z has described as concerning the Zambian Government’s decision to approve large scale exploration licenses in the Lower Zambezi National Park. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe has observed that prospects of mining in other protected areas remain an issue, with the Lower Zambezi being one of the most contentious […]

By Anthony Bwalya  Some Lusaka-based clergy have criticized politicians who chose not to attend the 10th memorial service for the late fifth Republican President, Michael Sata. Prominent Bishop John Mambo remarked that the absence of some politicians sent a clear message that they did not truly appreciate or honour Mr. Sata’s legacy. And Reverend Nelson […]

By Staff Reporter A Zambian truck driver identified as Chabby Machona of Lusaka with others unknown are on the run for the theft of 1480 by 25 Kgs of breakfast mealie meal belonging to Forshan Company, a South African company. The matter was reported to Kafulafuta police by a member of the sister company Zuber […]

By Anthony Chomba The Kidney Foundation of Zambia says dialysis services for Diabetic patients in Zambia are free at all its centres throughout the country. Association General Secretary Augustine Mukuka was reacting to sections of society that said dialysis services in the country are expensive and not affordable for majority Zambians. Mr. Mukuka has told […]

By Staff Reporter  As Zambia celebrates its 60th Independence anniversary today October 24, Transparency International Zambia TI-Z is urging government to come up with concrete and immediate actions to put to a stop all forms of corruption and lack of accountability over public resources.  TIZ Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says government must ensure that anti-corruption […]

By Anthony Chomba Zambia has remembered departed heroes and heroines who struggled and fought for the country’s independence. This was during celebrations to mark Zambia at 60 years of independence in Lusaka. And President Hakainde Hichilema led Defence Chiefs, members of the Diplomatic Corps and citizens in laying wreaths at the Freedom Statue. And Freedom […]

By Staff Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture has warned farmers under the Farmers Input Support Program-FISP against selling subsidised farming inputs for the 2024-2025 farming season. Speaking in parliament, Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo Phiri says the inputs are meant for farmers to increase the country’s production and should not be found on the market. […]

By Staff Reporter The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), recently held a stakeholder engagement meeting in Mufulira District, Copperbelt Province.  The meeting focused on strengthening risk communication and community engagement in response to the threats of cholera and monkeypox. This development follows the announcement by the Minister […]

By Respite Kaoma  The Zambia Police have refuted allegations circulating on social media questioning the age of an officer who recently passed out, with claims that she is underage. Family members of the officer, who took to social media to celebrate her entry into the police service, faced scrutiny, with some people questioning her age […]

By Anthony Chomba The prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Zambia has remained high. This is according to the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Kennedy Lishimpi. During the dissemination of findings of the teenage pregnancy study in Eastern and Southern Province held in Lusaka, Dr Lishimpi stated that government is continuously engaging key stakeholders on how […]