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16 Feb 2023 | Roland Kalangu

We all need to support govt in finding solutions to cost of living – Mabumba

MWENSE PF member of parliament David Mabumba says all citizens need to support the government of the day in terms of finding solutions to economic challenges. In an interview, Monday, Mabumba said various factors like... […]

14 Feb 2023 | Madalitso Banda

Hockey coach names 34 for 2023 African Games preps

MEN’S Hockey national team coach Elvis Bwalya has named a 34-member provisional squad to kickstart preparations ahead of the 2023 African Games slated for August in Ghana. Leading the squad is striker Philemon Bwali who... […]

14 Feb 2023 | Roland Kalangu

End of load shedding a relief – manufacturers

THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has described Zesco’s announcement about load shedding being over as a relief to manufacturers and hopes the development will put them back into business. In an interview, Friday, ZAM... […]

14 Feb 2023 | Madalitso Banda

Police nab father, son for defiling 12-year-old, infecting her with STIs

POLICE has revealed that it is investigating a matter in which a 12-year-old girl was defiled by her 74-year-old stepfather and 24-year-old stepbrother in Chirundu. According to the police, the two suspects have since been... […]

11 Feb 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Govt committed to reducing poverty among the aged – Mwamba

COMMUNITY Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba says government is committed to reducing poverty among the old people in society in a coordinated and comprehensive manner. According to a statement issued by First Secretary... […]

10 Feb 2023 | Roland Kalangu

Govt plans to revamp textile industry – Mulenga

DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says Mulungushi textiles is a big industry which will employ a lot of people once it is recapitalised. And Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says there are plans... […]

10 Feb 2023 | Taonga Tembo

MISA commends govt on move to enact ATI bill

MEDIA Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia Chairperson Father Barnabas Simatende says the Access to Information bill (ATI) is key to improving service delivery in the country. Speaking during a media briefing, Thursday, Father Simatende... […]

10 Feb 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

We never abused the law like UPND – PF

PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says it’s childish that the UPND has continued to abuse the Public Order Act all because it is scared of the former ruling party. And Chama says PF never abused... […]

10 Feb 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

UPND not following anyone out of rivalry – Kasanda

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says if the ruling wanted to use the law against its rivals, a lot of people would have been arrested the moment it got in office. Commenting on Laura Miti’s... […]

10 Feb 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Doctors threaten to sue: We haven’t benefited from 10.5% salary hike

THE Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) has lamented that it is unfair that all civil servants have benefited from the 10.5 percent salary increment except medical doctors. The association claims that some medical doctors have only... […]