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By Respite Kaoma The Initiative for Environmental Protection (IFEP) has called on Zambians to prioritize environmental cleanliness during the rainy season. In an interview with Mafken News in Kitwe, IFEP Executive Director Francis Witola emphasized the need for increased community engagement to promote better hygiene standards.    Mr Witola challenged civic leaders across the country […]

By Comfort Nthala Minister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Tambatamba, has announced that government is in the process of reviewing key legislation related to industrial relations to strengthen workers’ rights.   During a courtesy call from the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, Ms. Tambatamba highlighted that the […]

By Anthony Chomba Lecturers at the University of Zambia (UNZA) in Lusaka have announced plans to conduct a strike ballot following a lack of progress in their long-standing battle for payment of terminal benefits. The three lecturer unions at the institution, including the University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU), made the announcement during a […]

By Comfort Nthala Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima has disclosed that as of March 2024, there has been no single trained teacher in Zambia specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders to teach children with autism. In response to a question from Chienge Member of Parliament Given Katuta during the Questions for Oral Answers session in Parliament, Mr […]

By Staff Reporter  Mpika Member of parliament Francis Kapanga has expressed worry over governments delay to pay farmers that supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency-FRA. Mr. Kapyanga notes that not all farmers are on the Farmer Input Support Program FISP hence relying on government to pay them so that they in-turn can buy farming […]

By Respite Kaoma  Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba has asked government to allow the Zambia Police Service to train and recruit an additional 3,000 police officers ahead of the 2026 General Elections in order for them to stop individuals with a tendency of destabilizing the peace and integrity of the nation. Speaking when he […]

By Staff Reporter  Government has admitted to some bottlenecks in the disbursing of payments to some beneficiaries on the cash for work program countrywide. Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary – Administration, Maambo Hamaundu has however attributed the delays to administrative issues noting that money is readily available to fund the program.   Mr. […]

By Fridah Chalwe  Residents of Chikalabwamba trading area in Shinde Ward of Kantanshi Constituency in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province are elated with the construction of the first ever bus station and a public toilet. The Projects constructed using the 2023 Constituency Development CDF at a total cost of 190,000 kwacha for the bus […]

By Respite Kaoma  Young girls of Kamakonde area in Kitwe District on the Copperbelt are reported to have been abused by truck drivers in their aspirations to gain an education. The pupils are reported to have been using trucks to travel to Kalulushi District for them to have access to Secondary School education because since […]

By Staff Reporter Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo says government is working tirelessly to ensure safe mining for small scale miners. Mr. Matambo says government through the ministry of mines and minerals development is in the process of conducting capacity building for small scale miners to ensure that they are well equipped to handle any situation. […]