GOVT TARGETS 10 MILLION MT MAIZE HARVEST AMID DROUGHT FEARS
President Hakainde Hichilema says his government has set a target to grow 10 million metric tons of maize in the 2024/ 2025 farming season even amidst the drought. Speaking during…
LEGAL AID CLINIC TAKES ON BABY AMPUTATION CASE
The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women has intervened in a heartbreaking case involving a 5-month-old baby who underwent an amputation, allegedly due to medical negligence. Lawyers representing the clinic…
HRC REPORTS LITTLE PROGRESS ON ZAMBIA’S HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) of Zambia has reported no significant improvement in the country’s human rights situation in its just-released 2023 report. The document highlights persistent issues, including credible…
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FAILS TO REMIT K1 MILLION IN TAXES
The Ministry of Education has come under scrutiny after appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to address audit queries highlighted in a recent report. One of the major issues…
COUPLE ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY BEATING 4-YEAR-OLD TO DEATH
Police in Chadiza District, Eastern Province, are holding a couple for allegedly whipping a 4-year-old child to death after the child soiled himself. According to Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer,…
MINERS RESCUED AFTER NATIONWIDE POWER OUTAGE
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has confirmed that a nationwide power outage on Sunday at 20:15 hours affected Zambia and its interconnected neighbor, Zimbabwe. And ERB Director General, Elijah Sichone,…
4,200 Teachers To Be Employed: Boost for Schools, Hope Amid Unemployment Crisis
The Ministry of Education has announced the recruitment of 4,200 teachers for the year 2024, marking another step in the government’s efforts to strengthen Zambia’s education sector. Speaking at a…
150 MAKESHIFT STALLS AT LUMUMBA BUS STATION TO BE DEMOLISHED
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) is set to embark on a major operation to demolish 150 illegal makeshift stalls at Lumumba Bus Station, a move aimed at addressing pressing environmental,…
DNA RESULTS DISPROVE CHIPANGALI FAMILY’S ‘RESURRECTION’ CLAIM
Police in Eastern Province have revealed DNA test results disproving the Chipangali District family’s claim that a deceased woman had ‘resurrected.’ According to the police, the DNA test confirmed there…
COURT FORFEITS STARDY MWALE’S SIMOONGA FARM TO STATE
The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has forfeited Simoonga Farm, owned by former Defence Minister Stardy Mwale, to the State. The farm, located in Chikakanta District of Southern Province, was…