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26 Jan 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Food security is key, people think better when they’ve eaten – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says food security is key for political stability and enhancing democracy. Speaking in Dakar, Senegal, at the Agriculture Summit held under the theme “Feed Africa; Food Resilience And Food Sovereignty”, President Hichilema... […]

25 Jan 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Chinese Embassy scolds American Envoy: Deal with your own debt, don’t sabotage other nations

THE Chinese Embassy in Lusaka says the United States of America should deal with its own indebtedness and stop “sabotaging” other countries’ efforts to solve their debt problems. And the Embassy has charged that the... […]

24 Jan 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Delayed debt restructuring will affect our good efforts to reconstruct economy – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says all his government’s “good efforts” to reconstruct the economy may be distorted if Zambia’s debt negotiations are not concluded soon. And IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has described Zambia’s potential as... […]

23 Jan 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Don’t check your spouse’s phones, divorce statistics worrying – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has advised married couples to be tolerant of each other and to avoid checking their spouses’ phones frequently, which he says leads to polarisation of marriages. And Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the... […]

20 Jan 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Vedanta will return if it emerges best, agrees to behave – Kabuswe

MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says Vedanta may resume running KCM if, in the current negotiations, it comes out best and it’s agreed that it will behave. And Kabuswe says UPND is a... […]

19 Jan 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

I was offered a job at MoH – PF candidate

PF candidate for the Nyatanda Ward by-elections of Chavuma Town Council in North-Western Province Newstead Chitale says he has resigned from the race after being offered a job at the Ministry of Health. And Solwezi... […]

18 Jan 2023 | Esther Chisola

I’m conflicted to defend Judge Banda’s dismissal, let private lawyers do it, AG tells court

THE Constitutional Court has allowed the State to engage a private counsel to defend a matter in which Judge Joshua Banda is challenging the decision to remove him from office as High Court judge. The... […]

17 Jan 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

It’s not enough to send people to jail, we must recover stolen money – Muchende

ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has advised state advocates who will be responsible for vetting CDF contracts in various provinces to resist any corruption attempts. And Solicitor General Marshal Muchende has emphasised the need to recover... […]

16 Jan 2023 | Godfrey Dube

Brighton offers its help as Mwepu recovers

MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary Professor Luckson Kasonka says Enock Mwepu is in stable condition at the National Heart Hospital after suffering a cardiac problem yesterday. And his club, Brighton and Hove Albion, has offered... […]

14 Jan 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Nkombo rescinds decision on street vendors: “President wants further consultations done”

MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo has rescinded his earlier directive to local authorities to clear out street vendors trading in undesignated areas by Monday. Nkombo says the clearing process of street... […]