Archive: 9 May 2025

9 May 2025 | Mwiche Nalwimba

We can complain about ARVs not being funded by foreign taxpayers, but it’s a wake-up call – HH

WE can complain about ARVs not being paid for by other taxpayers outside Africa or about development assistance shrinking, but I think this is a wake-up call to Africa, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President...

9 May 2025 | Precious Daka

NAPSA sues NCZ, demands over K129m

NATIONAL Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has sued Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) in the Lusaka High Court demanding payment of K129,511,169.32 in respect of penalty arrears from non and late payment of contributions. In a...

9 May 2025 | Mwenya Mofya

Drug theft reflects a deep-rooted problem that began before UPND assumed office – Muchima

HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima says the persistent challenge of drug theft reflects a deep-rooted problem that started before the UPND administration assumed office, but states that DEC has intensified the arrest of suspects. And Dr...

9 May 2025 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Multipartyism fragile with opposition fragmented – Lifuka

GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says the foundation of the country’s multi-party system appears increasingly fragile as the opposition political parties remain fragmented. Lifuka says as the country approaches the 2026 elections, the current state of...

9 May 2025 | Taonga Tembo

High Court stays award of Tourism Concession Agreements in Lower Zambezi

THE Lusaka High Court has stayed the Department of National Parks and Wildlife’s decision to grant Tourism Concession Agreements in the Lower Zambezi National Park. Lusaka High Court Judge Ruth Chibbabbuka has also granted Chapter...

9 May 2025 | Mwenya Mofya

US cuts K1.4bn in aid to Zambia over drug theft, condemns govt’s inaction

US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales has announced that his government is cutting K1.4 billion in annual aid for malaria, HIV and TB medication due to the Zambian government’s failure to take action against theft...

9 May 2025 | Sherry Chabala

Public Protector records 1169 complaints

THE Office of the Public Protector has disclosed that the institution recorded a total of 1,169 cases of maladministration in 2024, of which 536 were fully investigated and resolved after thorough review. Public Protector Caroline...

9 May 2025 | Ivy Mwansa

Forestry officers get 9 months for selling seized timber without court order

THE Choma Subordinate Court has convicted and sentenced three forestry officers to nine months imprisonment with hard labour for illegally disposing of 600 timber logs. In a statement, Thursday, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Head of Corporate...

9 May 2025 | Angela Muchinshi

People of Ikelengi want UPND in 2026 and not Muchima who is MMD – Chief Nyakaseya

CHIEF Nyakaseya of Ikelengi District in North-Western Province says the people in his area want a UPND candidate in 2026 and not Elijah Muchima, who is MMD. He says if the UPND make the mistake...