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April 7, 2025

FDD PRESIDENT EDITH NAWAKWI DIES

Edith Nawakwi, president of the opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD), has died. Ms Nawakwi had been unwell in…

April 3, 2025

HICHILEMA CALLS FOR INCREASED INVESTMENT AND TRADE IN ZAMBIA

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to economic diplomacy, peace, security, and stability. While receiving letters of credence from…

April 2, 2025

UNAMENDED CONSTITUTION MAY EXTEND HH’S RULE, CLAIMS NEVERS MUMBA

Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) President Dr. Nevers Mumba has called for urgent constitutional amendments ahead of the 2026 general…

March 31, 2025

FORMER PS JAILED 4 YEARS OVER $5M PROCUREMENT BREACH

In a landmark ruling, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court has sentenced former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Permanent…

March 28, 2025

MWEETWA URGES SUPPORT FOR CONSTITUENCY CHANGES, SAYS ECZ WILL DECIDE

Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa, has clarified that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)—and not President Hakainde Hichilema…

March 27, 2025

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, ROADMAP UNVEILED

Minister of Justice Princess Kasune has presented the proposed constitutional amendments to Parliament, along with a detailed roadmap outlining the…

March 26, 2025

CDF LOANS AT RISK AS BENEFICIARIES FAIL TO REPAY – NKOMBO

The Zambian government has expressed deep concerns over the underperformance of the Community Development Fund (CDF) loan component, cautioning that…

March 26, 2025

GOVT WON’T IMPOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – MWEETWA

Minister of Information and Media, and Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, has reiterated that the government will not unilaterally impose the…