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12 Dec 2025 | Ivy Mwansa

Pass Bill 7 or face workers, ZCTU warns MPs

ZAMBIA Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Blake Mulala has urged members of parliament to ensure that Bill 7 is enacted into law, warning that workers will deal with them if they fail to do... […]

12 Dec 2025 | Shadreck Jere

‘Showdown’ at Parley, as Bill 7 Committee threatens to reject LAZ’s submissions

A HEATED moment arose yesterday when the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Bill 7, chaired by Imanga Wamunyima. The dispute was caused by LAZ president Lungisani Zulu’s refusal... […]

12 Dec 2025 | Angela Muchinshi

No court can interfere with internal parliamentary processes, Mutti insists

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has insisted that no court of law is permitted to interfere with the internal processes of the National Assembly, as it enjoys exclusive cognisance. She was rendering a... […]

12 Dec 2025 | Shadreck Jere

Ministers out of order for commenting on Bill 7 – Speaker

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has ruled that Cabinet ministers commenting on Bill 7 are out of order as the Bill is now before the Select Committee. This was after Bangweulu MP, Anthony... […]

12 Dec 2025 | Ivy Mwansa

Once GBV is non-bailable, investigations must be thorough, accurate – NGOCC

NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela says once GBV becomes a non-bailable offence, investigations into these cases must be thorough and accurate to avoid wrongful incarcerations. Meanwhile, Women for Change Executive Director Lumba Siyanga says victims... […]

12 Dec 2025 | Mwiche Nalwimba

ZAMMSA sets aside over $15m for family planning, condoms in 2026

THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has issued its 2026 funding estimates, projecting needs of US$45 million for the National Malaria programme, US$11.6 million for National Family Planning and US$4.25 million for the... […]

12 Dec 2025 | Shadreck Jere

Govt implements online application of passports

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has officially launched the online application of passports. Delivering a Ministerial Statement in Parliament, Thursday, Mwiimbu said he was pleased to inform the nation that the online... […]

12 Dec 2025 | Grace Masumba

We are getting 10 hours of power, citizens confirm

CITIZENS have confirmed that they are indeed receiving 10 hours of power or more over the last few days, following Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote’s announcement of an increase in power supply. Earlier this week,... […]

11 Dec 2025 | Grace Masumba

Parley should reject Tobacco Bill, we don’t have a smoking problem – Haabazoka

ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says government must not rush into regulating tobacco use, arguing that Zambia does not have a smoking problem. On Tuesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa disclosed that Cabinet had approved the... […]

11 Dec 2025 | Elizabeth Mabenga

Opposition can unite as they want, we’re ready – UPND

UPND Deputy Secretary General Getrude Imenda says the ruling party is ready for the opposition, regardless of how many alliances they form. On the other hand, University of Zambia political historian Professor Bizeck Phiri says... […]

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