Local News

By Anthony Chomba The government has challenged Environmental Health Practitioners to play a significant role in promoting food safety across the country. Local Government Minister Garry Nkombo, represented by Permanent Secretary Maambo Hamaundu at the Zambia Institute of Environmental Health Annual General Meeting in Lusaka, urged practitioners to ensure that food available to the public […]

By Staff Reporter  Opposition Patriotic Front PF Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda has urged its party members to remain united and mobilise ahead of the 2026 general elections. Mr. Nakachinda has cautioned the PF members to avoid being tricked by the UPND into leaving the party and causing division amongst party members.   Addressing the Media, […]

By Staff Reporter  The Mufulira Roundabout on the Copperbelt Province remains closed despite a directive from Provincial Minister Elisha Matambo to have the Round about opened by 17th Novermber, 2024. Mufulira residents have for a long time lamented over the delays by the local authority to open the roundabout stating that the diverted traffic into […]

By Staff Reporter The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia – NAQEZ has backed the announcement by the Minister of Education to the effect that his Government will rely on the old data base for recruiting new teachers in 2024 .   NAQEZ Executive Director Dr. Aaron Chansa says apart from removing the cost […]

By Anthony Chomba The United Party for Nation Development (UPND) National Chairperson for Religious Affairs Reverend Doctor William Njombo has denied contents of the recently published Pastoral Letter by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops suggesting that the UPND government is unlawfully arresting and detaining members of the opposition. Reverend Njombo says the church should […]

By Respite Kaoma Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary, Brilliant Habeenzu, has emphasized the significance of the energy sector in Zambia’s socio-economic development. Dr. Habeenzu stated that the sector has been crucial in powering industries and sustaining households. However, he acknowledged the challenges the sector faces, including climate variability, over-reliance on hydroelectric power, and […]

By Anthony Chomba Government has warned against corrupt practices as it embarks on the recruitment of 4,200 teachers for the year 2024.   This will bring the total number of teachers recruited to 41,422 since the UPND formed government. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka Education Minister Douglas Syakalima revealed that the Ministry of […]

By Staff Reporter  A non governmental organisation Safety Foundation has embarked on an exercise of sensitising Artisanal Miners Commonly known as Jerabos on the importance of implementing safety measures as they conduct their operations in various dumpsites. Organisation Executive Director Yosam Nyirongo says the move taken by the organisation is aimed at reducing the number […]

By Staff Reporter  Mufulira Central Member of Parliament Golden Mwila has condemned the increase in the Monetary Policy Rate by the Bank of Zambia BOZ saying it will work to the disadvantage of majority civil servants who have loans with various banks. Mr. Mwila explains that with an increase in the Monetary Policy Rate, interest […]

By Staff Reporter  Information and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa has cautioned government officials and United Party for National Development (UPND) members to avoid commenting on the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) pastoral letter. ZCCB has issued a comprehensive Pastoral Statement emphasizing the critical importance of preserving Zambia’s multi-party and democratic identity. The statement addresses […]