Government has launched the National Cyber Security Policy and the National Postal Policy. Speaking during the launch, Wednesday, Transport and Communications Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya said the National Cyber Security Policy would possess sufficient capacity to identify and manage cyber security risks. “I am very pleased to launch two policies which are not only important to...

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says there is no need for farmers who were placed on the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) to remain on the program forever. Speaking, Thursday, in Mpika district of Muchinga Province, when he officiated at the National Agriculture Field Day, President Lungu observed the need for farmers to graduate from FISP so...

HOME Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo yesterday had a tough time in Parliament justifying the prolonged detention of Ackson Sejani, Fines Malambo, Javern Simooloka and Vincent Lilanda, all of whom had been accused of being involved in the abduction of the Hatembos Responding to a question asked by Monze Central UPND member of parliament Jack Mwiimbu...

ACTION AID country director Nalucha Ziba has challenged politicians to explain to the electorate during campaigns how they will dismantle Zambia’s debt once they form government, which she says has reached unsustainable levels. In an interview, Ziba said political parties should also demonstrate their commitment in their campaign messages to expedite the process of reforming...

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted nine UPND cadres who were accused of conducting themselves in a manner likely to cause breach of peace along Independence Avenue. The nine were in this matter charged with idle and disorderly persons, but they denied the charge. They were alleged to have on December 23, 2020 in Lusaka,...

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has vowed that he will file his nominations and be on the ballot paper for the August Presidential elections, whether the PF likes it or not. And Hichilema says it is embarrassing that the PF government is making Zambians queue for cash donations. During a press conference on Tuesday, FDD leader...

ZAMBIA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) president Chabuka Kawesha says Zambia is unlikely to significantly benefit from the rise in copper prices because of the mechanisms in place. Copper prices have continued to surge, with prices on the London Metal Exchange hitting almost US$10,000 per tonne. Commenting on the development, Kawesha said Zambia would...