SHIWANG’ANDU NRPUP MP Stephen Kampyongo says citizens must brace themselves for tough times following the increase in fuel prices, stating that prices will continue to be unbearable going forward. Kampyongo adds that the increase in... […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor Levy Ngoma says government will not be distracted from its development agenda by “mischievous individuals” debating the presidential term limit. Ngoma also says he does not see any need for... […]

UPND has challenged the latest Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleging widespread human rights violations in Zambia, arguing that the report presents allegations as established truths without independent verification. UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says... […]

TONSE Alliance Chairman Sakwiba Sikota says former Botswana president Ian Khama’s description of President Hakainde Hichilema as “Africa’s newest dictator” reflects growing concerns about the state of democracy and human rights in Zambia. Sikota has... […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has rejected calls to cancel the Mandevu parliamentary by-election after three candidates withdrew from the race, saying the Constitution allows the only remaining candidate to be declared the winner.... […]

THE Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) says between 2022 and 2024, the agency uncovered a mineral smuggling syndicate worth about K1 billion. FIC Director General Clement Kapalu says foreign cash was smuggled into Zambia to buy... […]

OUTGOING Transport and Logistics minister Frank Tayali has recalled how he promised ministry staff that he would return after Cabinet was dissolved, wondering whether he meant returning to bid them farewell. And newly appointed Transport... […]

POLICE in Chikankata District have detained two Food Reserve Agency (FRA) depot clerks for allegedly stealing 90 bags of white maize. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the matter was... […]

THE European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has raised concerns over what it has described as shrinking democratic space and growing signs of government control in Zambia following the August 2026 general elections. EU... […]

STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says there is nothing wrong with President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to appoint five women as Cabinet ministers. And Sesheke West UPND MP Fredrick Misebezi says President Hichilema’s appointments... […]