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By Staff Reporter   Five people have been confirmed dead by police after a mining accident occurred yesterday, at the Ivungu Copper Mine in Mumbwa District which also left several injured.  Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says preliminary investigations revealed that nine individuals had entered the pit at Ivungu Copper Mine at approximately 07:00 hours and […]

By Respite Kaoma    Climate-smart agriculture expert, Dr. Oliver Bulaya,  has issued a critical warning to farmers regarding the need for heightened awareness and proactive management of fall armyworm infestations. His call to action follows a field monitoring visit in Kapiri Mposhi, where he observed the devastating effects these pests are having on local crops. […]

By Respite Kaoma   The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has shed light on the mechanisms that determine fuel prices in Zambia.    According to ERB Director of Corporate and Consumer Affairs, Mwiika Malindima, fuel prices are influenced by two key factors which is the price of fuel on the international market and fluctuations in the […]

Chief government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, has welcomed the decision by the courts to bar former republican president Edgar Lungu from contesting the 2026 and future elections. Mr. Mweetwa has told a media briefing in Lusaka that government respects the decision as it has put to rest a heated National debate which he said has consumed […]

By Anthony Chomba Former republican president Edgar Lungu will not recontest the 2026 and any future general elections.    The Constitutional Court has ruled that the former the former republican president is not eligible.   In passing the judgment, the court lamented that Mr. Lungu has previously been elected and held office twice.  Constitutional Court […]

By Anthony Chomba Construction of new Airports in Choma and Kasaba Bay in Nsama district will soon commence. These developments follows the completion of rehabilitation works at three airports in Mongu, Solwezi and Chipata.   This has been announced by Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali in a speech read on his behalf by Director […]

By Staff Reporter Eight Gang Members of The Notorious Ba 90 Group in Ndola who have been behind the attacks on members of the public within Kaloko Compound and Jacaranda Villa in Ndola have been arrested. The arrest follows a tip off by a concerned member of the public who informed the  Police that two […]

By Staff Reporter Mining expert Charles Mulila on the Copperbelt Province has emphasized the need for the government to harmonize policies within the mining sector to eradicate corruption. Mr. Mulila has highlighted that the mining sector, as the backbone of the country’s economy, should not be compromised by corrupt practices and negotiations.    He has […]

By Staff Reporter Inspector General Of Police Graphael Musamba has warned members of the public to respect the judicial process by refraining from flocking the court premises during the court proceedings in former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s eligibility case. The IG says he is in receipt of credible intelligence that certain individuals are planning to […]

By Staff Reporter The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia ( NAQEZ) is demanding for presidential  sanctions against any government officials at the Ministry of Education  who participated in the  procurement of the condemned M.SAT. NAQEZ Executive Director Aron Chansa says it is sad to see the Ministry of Education before the Parliamentary Accounts […]