Archive: July 2025

1 Jul 2025 | Sherry Chabala and Mwiche Nalwimba

There’s no love, empathy in Zambia, Luo complains after police appearance

PROFESSOR Nkandu Luo appeared at Police Headquarters yesterday for interrogations, where she lamented that there is no love and empathy in the country as police summoned her despite having lost her daughter. And PF Secretary... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Ulande Nkomesha

Mpezeni calls out FAZ: what wrong has Fashion done?

PARAMOUNT Chief Mpezeni has questioned why striker Fashion Sakala continues to be sidelined from the Chipolopolo setup. Speaking before the trophy presentation of the Fashion Sakala Provincial Cup, Sunday, Chief Mpezeni thanked Sakala for the... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Elijah Munkombwe and Mwiche Nalwimba

Govt must abandon Bill 7, let Church, Civil Society lead process – Mundubile

MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says government should withdraw Bill 7 to allow for a people-driven Constitutional amendment process. He suggests that this process should be led by the Church, Civil Society and professional bodies,... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Sherry Chabala

HH has no holidays, he works 24/7 – State House

STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President Hakainde Hichilema has never been on leave in the four years he has been in office, as he is on call 24/7. Earlier, Socialist Party leader... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Ulande Nkomesha

Mwale’s WBC win excites govt

YOUTHS, Sports and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu has described David Mwale’s World Boxing Council (WBC) Bantamweight title win against Ghana’s Nelson Michael as an incredible achievement. On Saturday night at the Government Complex in Lusaka,... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Sherry Chabala

Govt making headway in addressing inequalities in public service – Mweetwa

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the country has made significant progress in strengthening public institutions to address historic inequalities and promote inclusivity in the public service. And Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Mwiche Nalwimba

Kaweche tips Lungu’s family: Compromise like I did, bring Lungu’s body

FIRST Republican president Kenneth Kaunda’s son Kaweche has urged former president Edgar Lungu’s family to reach a consensus with government and bring his body back to Zambia. Kaweche says his father was also buried at... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Angela Muchinshi

There’s nothing to enjoy at State House, it’s hard work – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says State House is a workstation, not a place for enjoying power. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Plant, Monday, the President said there was no magic... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Precious Daka

Kelvin Sampa gets 2 years for theft

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced former Kasama PF MP Kelvin Sampa to two years imprisonment with hard labour for obtaining K1.4 million by false pretences. Sampa was convicted of theft by agent for obtaining... […]

1 Jul 2025 | Elizabeth Mabenga

Entire world will laugh at us if Lungu isn’t buried in Zambia – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the whole world will laugh at the country if the remains of the sixth president Edgar Lungu are not buried in Zambia. Speaking during a meeting with traditional leaders in Chisamba... […]