In Africa and no exception to Zambia, artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) has long been framed among livelihood lifelines for the rural poor. However, this narrative risks blinding policymakers to an emerging crisis. In […]

ZAMBIA Athletics (ZA) president, Major Bernard Bwalya has described the successful hosting of provincial competitions across the country as a major step forward for the sport. In a statement yesterday, Bwalya expressed delight at the... […]

FOLLOWING her triumphant end to an extraordinary professional boxing career, Zambian legend Esther Phiri has announced that she will now dedicate her time to mentoring young female boxers. In her emotional farewell message after her... […]

RED Arrows head coach Chisi Mbewe has predicted a thrilling and fiercely contested ABSA Cup final against an in-form Power Dynamos side that is seeking a domestic double this season. Mbewe was speaking after the... […]

FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says running mates who served between 2016 till date should be entitled to the proposed benefits bill, insisting he has doubts about entitlements for those who served earlier. Kavindele explains that... […]

CABINET says it has approved the temporary suspension of the Tazama Open Access framework for six months, from April to September 2026, in order to ensure fuel security during the current emergency caused by rising... […]

GIVEN Lubinda claims that a fragmented opposition would give the Electoral Commission of Zambia justification to rig the August elections. Meanwhile, Lubinda says Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha should tone down, as he was ‘dangerously putting... […]

HEALTH Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has warned health workers against advising patients to buy medicine from pharmacies when health facilities have them in stock. Dr Katakwe adds that government will not hesitate to retire tired... […]

INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba says the police will caution any presidential candidate against causing disorder by wanting to contest without an adoption certificate authorised by their party. Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Select Committee... […]