Local News

By Staff Reporter  Mafken TV Chief Executive Officer Edward Mphande has urged government to consider tax waivers for private media houses amidst the current energy crisis being faced by the country. Mr. Mphande says media houses are currently operating under difficult conditions due to load shedding thereby facing challenges when it comes to generating revenue.  […]

By Anthony Chomba  The United Party for  National Development (UPND) Alliance Chairperson for mobilisation Joseph Kasonde says the time for political parties to join the alliance and prove their relevance is now. Mr Kasonde says any time later than this might be too late or never for any political party to do so.   He […]

By Staff Reporter  The National Action For Quality Education In Zambia NAQEZ is Urging government to implement stringent health measures now to prevent a possible outbreak of cholera in January 2025. NAQEZ Executive Director Dr. Aaron Chansa recalls that last year’s cholera outbreak disrupted the nation to the extent that schools were forced to close […]

By Staff Reporter  Government has revealed that it will reserve the chicken rearing, egg production and block making categories of investment for Zambians. Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs minister Elias Mubanga says under one of the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission CEEC Act, it stipulates that government under CEEC is mandated to reserve specific areas of […]

By Respite Kaoma Kitwe District Health Director Francis Liywali has disclosed that the district recorded 110 maternal deaths over the past three years, with an average of 30 women dying annually during childbirth.  Dr. Liywali described the situation as a significant concern requiring urgent attention.   Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Kitwe, Network for […]

By Fridah Chalwe The Copperbelt Development Foundation has officially handed over a new Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) block at Kamuchanga District Hospital in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province.  Constructed at a cost of K1.6 million, the facility is set to benefit over 210,000 residents in the community.   During the handover ceremony, Copperbelt Permanent Secretary […]

By Comfort Nthala Vice President Mutale Nalumango has expressed confidence in the United Party for National Development (UPND)’s performance, stating that government is working hard to meet the nation’s needs and remains focused on delivering for the people.  The Vice President highlighted that Zambians appreciate these efforts and do not seem to be leaning toward […]

By Staff Reporter The Food Reserve Agency FRA has extended the crop marketing season by 30 days. The Agency every year commences the crop marketing season on 1st of May and closes on 31st of October subject to market dynamics.   FRA Executive Director Mwansa Chamatete says the extension has been necessitated by the market […]

By Staff Reporter Information and media permanent secretary Thabo Kawana has emphasised government’s stance of not closing down any media houses during it reign as was witnessed by the previous regime. Mr. Kawana has however cautioned media houses to operate within the confines of their licenses and regulations to avoid coming into conflict with the […]

By Staff Reporter Government says it has embarked on a number of sensitization projects countrywide to curb the rising incidents of illegal mining. Minister of mines and minerals development Paul Kabuswe says the Zambia National Service ZNS has been deployed in mining towns to prevent illegal mining as one of the measures.   And as […]